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Moneyball, is the art of effectively managing a team’s finances (usually under a tight budget) in order to produce maximum results. This term was originally coined in Michael Lewis’s book Moneyball which was based off of the General Manager of the Oakland Athletics, Billy Bean.
While the term “moneyball” often refers to teams of limited [...]
Read MoreWhat happened in the 1990’s that made Major League Baseball obsessed with “protecting pitchers” through a strict pitch count?
In my opinion, the pressure is coming from the front office. General managers and owners will do anything to avoid putting a star pitcher at risk of injury, even if it means putting the team second. [...]
Ever so often in sports you get these certain athletes that prove to be much more than the ordinary athlete. They tend to be superstars or trailblazers, if you will, creating a new path for the next generation. For example, the Michael Jordan’s, Magic Johnson’s and Wayne Gretsky’s of the world are prime [...]
Read MoreToday the first trade of the MLB winter meetings was announced, and it was no little trade. The Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees agreed in principle to a three way mega-trade.
Here is how the trade would affect the teams involved:
Diamondbacks get:
Edwin Jackson – (13-9, 3.62 ERA 1.26 WHIP 161 Ks, 214 IP)
Ian [...]
The 2009 World Series has come and gone, and the Yankees hoisted the trophy for the 27th time, by far the most in MLB history. The series didn’t start out the way they had hoped, losing Game 1 to the Phillies’ ace, Cliff Lee. Lee was brilliant in Game 1, allowing 1 run (0 earned). [...]
Read MoreAfter watching game 2 of the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies last night, it is clear that baseball needs to have some sort of instant replay. How many games are going to be questioned, what would have, could have happened if the umps didn’t blow this call and that call?
I recently read a [...]
The World Series is finally here. As I predicted on April 7th, the Yankees will play the Phillies in the World Series, which is scheduled to start Wednesday, October 28th.
Before I get to my prediction, let’s have a preview of the series:
The Yankees have made the World Series for the first time in 6 years. [...]
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