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The first casualty of batting left-handed is innocence

When working on a system for evaluating lineups using custom linear weights, I discovered a little sidebar problem that required solving first. When we’re looking at a player’s performance against a pitcher, we need to look at...

Baker will coach kids' teams

Reds manager Dusty Baker will be a fill-in coach for his sons' teams\ Baker's 9-year-old son Darren said he 'begged' his dad to coach Baker has been a major league manager for three teams SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Dusty Baker is...

You’re the GM: 2009 First Basemen

Okay folks, it’s time to play you’re the GM with today’s focus being the controversial first base position. There should be some lively debate with this topic, as there are several options for next year. Option #1 has to be...

Finding That Run Producing Outfielder

On Tuesday, we dissected the Royals’ roster in an attempt to go from the -90 run differential of 2008 to at least even, if not better, in 2009. For me at least, that column crystalized that the primary target in the off-season...

NLCS Matchup: Phillies vs. Dodgers (The Sporting News)

The Sporting News - Both the Phillies and Dodgers went 17-8 in September -- the best mark in the N.L -- and disposed of their NLDS opponents without much problem. Now the hottest teams in the majors meet with a trip to the...

Seeing Red: The Minor League System of the Year

Depth is an important thing to have in Major League Baseball. Numerous unexpected injuries occur each year. Players counted on to make important contributions are ineffective. As such, Major League Baseball teams count on their...

Potential Free Agents

The 191 players potentially eligible for free agency. Eligible players may file through 15 days after the World Series (c-club option for 2009; p-player option for 2009; m-mutual option for 2009): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (4)...

Quiz: Who Was More Productive In 2008?

Below are listed 31 pairs of players. Your job is simply to decide if Player A was more valuable by at least ten runs, Player B was more valuable by at least ten runs, or if the two players were equal in production (within five...

Mailbag: Where will Atlanta find a bat?

MLB.com reporter Mark Bowman answers fans' questions Next spring is likely to be pivotal as a physically talented yet inconsistent Jo-Jo Reyes tries to prove he belongs with the Braves. (Lenny Ignelzi/AP) MLB Headlines Who are...

Byrnes believes foundation is solid

PHOENIX -- No one was more disappointed the D-backs finished out of the playoffs in 2008 than Josh Byrnes. We just need to make some decisions around that to try and get back into the playoffs," Byrnes said. With second baseman...

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