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Sunday, January 31st, 2010Here it is. There is a new poll, by the way.
The ’10 Braves — Relievers
Saturday, January 30th, 2010Many fans feared for the state of the 2010 bullpen early in the off season, given the all but certain departures of Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano and all the subsequent uncertainty. However, Frank Wren clearly made this a top priority for his off-season, acquiring four relievers over its course, including two via trade (Jesse [...]
Sabermetric PSA on Projection Systems
Friday, January 29th, 2010I know I’m mostly preaching to the choir, here, but this article needs to be written. Just keep in mind it’s meant to service the general public and not my readers, specifically. After reading numerous snark remarks about various projection systems, I think it’s time to debunk a few fallacies most invoke when criticizing said [...]
Jason Heyward Chat Notes
Friday, January 29th, 2010Chat with Jason Heyward – SportsNation | ESPN.com Alex Garber (Mequon,WI): What makes you different from another former Braves prospect Jeff Francoeur who did not live up to expectations in Atlanta? Come on, Alex. Heyward doesn’t deserve that comparison. Say you’re an accountant, say there was a fellow employee who was supposed to be the [...]
The ’10 Braves — Defense
Thursday, January 28th, 2010There isn’t anything to write about these days, with the roster construction process mostly done, having said everything I desire to about prospects (until they start playing), and still waiting on a few projections to come out. Rather than doing individual previews, I’ll preview the defense, base running, starting pitching, relief pitching, and hitting, collectively. [...]
A Visual Aid for the Current Poll
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Projected Standings from Dodger Sims, normalized for 81 win average. I’ll make another one of these when PECOTA comes out. NL West NL Wild Card Team W L GB Team W L GB Rockies 87 75 – Braves 88 74 – Dodgers 87 75 – Dodgers 87 75 1 Diamondbacks 82 80 5 Diamondbacks 82 [...]
Peter Answers Bowman’s Mailbag
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Peter Answers Bowman’s Mailbag. Should we start trying to sign Jair Jurrjens to an contract, similar to the one that carried Brian McCann through his arbitration years? He is extremely talented and we cannot let him go. – Walt B., Spokane, Wash. We shouldn’t do anything, because neither you nor I nor Bowman works for [...]