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Last week's BBG about adjusting Mayberry using Rel scores drew a relatively large number of comments, one of which asked if we had back-tested the concept using 2011 data. We hadn’t, but it seemed like a swell idea. And let it never be said that we aren’t ready to exploit someone else’s swell idea!
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
[free] Embrace volatility. That’s the mantra for Xtreme Regression Drafting (XRD), as espoused by Ron Shandler in the 2012 Forecaster and in an essay from earlier this year. As Ron points out, “regression and gravity are the two strongest forces known to man.” In theory, that’s straightforward—but how hard is it to do in practice?
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
OF Corey Hart will likely miss his second consecutive Opening Day for the Brewers after undergoing undergoing knee surgery. And NYM 1B Ike Davis reportedly has Valley Fever.
Mar 5 2012 12:05am
Mar 5 2012 12:05am
Expectations were high for Adrian Gonzalez (1B, BOS) after he joined the Red Sox prior to the 2011 season. The transition to the AL East and the pressure of playing in Boston did not seem to phase Gonzalez as all he did was post the best all-around season of his career thus far...
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
Guys like Felipe Paulino (RHP, KC) can help you earn a profit from your starting rotations this season.
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
When Yonder Alonso was traded to San Diego, it was assumed he would be plugged into the starting 1B spot, but the incumbent might have something to say about that. We also cover at the White Sox' new-look outfield and reserve infielders in Toronto ...
Mar 4 2012 12:05am
Mar 4 2012 12:05am
The common wisdom is that punting categories is a bad idea. But I think you need to put it into its proper perspective.
Mar 4 2012 12:01am
Mar 4 2012 12:01am
For years we have preached not to overplay the scarcity card. Despite depth at second base, however, few late values exist. Managers overrate scarcity throughout the draft. So here, it may pay to take a superstar who mans the keystone early, because their production will equal their actual value.
Mar 4 2012 12:01am
Mar 4 2012 12:01am
Spring training reports indicate that Stephen Drew (SS, ARI) is coming along slowly in his return from season-ending surgery after a July ankle fracture. Drew is unlikely to be ready for opening day, and could miss a sizable early chunk of the season. Competing for PT in his absence are veteran utilityman Willie Bloomquist (SS/OF, ARI) and venerable good-field, no-hit infielder John McDonald (SS/2B/3B, ARI).
Mar 3 2012 1:00am
Mar 3 2012 1:00am
Freddie Freeman (1B, ATL) led all National League Rookies in BA (.282), hits (161), doubles (32), HR (21), RBI (76), OBA (.346) and SLG (.448) in 2011 ... what can he do for an encore?
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
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This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position, focusing on second base. For the past two weeks we have been lamenting the lack of positional depth at C and 1B, and that theme continues this week as 2B is historically the thinnest position in the minors.
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Last week's BBG about adjusting Mayberry using Rel scores drew a relatively large number of comments, one of which asked if we had back-tested the concept using 2011 data. We hadn’t, but it seemed like a swell idea. And let it never be said that we aren’t ready to exploit someone else’s swell idea!
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
[free] Embrace volatility. That’s the mantra for Xtreme Regression Drafting (XRD), as espoused by Ron Shandler in the 2012 Forecaster and in an essay from earlier this year. As Ron points out, “regression and gravity are the two strongest forces known to man.” In theory, that’s straightforward—but how hard is it to do in practice?
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
OF Corey Hart will likely miss his second consecutive Opening Day for the Brewers after undergoing undergoing knee surgery. And NYM 1B Ike Davis reportedly has Valley Fever.
Mar 5 2012 12:05am
Mar 5 2012 12:05am
Expectations were high for Adrian Gonzalez (1B, BOS) after he joined the Red Sox prior to the 2011 season. The transition to the AL East and the pressure of playing in Boston did not seem to phase Gonzalez as all he did was post the best all-around season of his career thus far...
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
Guys like Felipe Paulino (RHP, KC) can help you earn a profit from your starting rotations this season.
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
When Yonder Alonso was traded to San Diego, it was assumed he would be plugged into the starting 1B spot, but the incumbent might have something to say about that. We also cover at the White Sox' new-look outfield and reserve infielders in Toronto ...
Mar 4 2012 12:05am
Mar 4 2012 12:05am
The common wisdom is that punting categories is a bad idea. But I think you need to put it into its proper perspective.
Mar 4 2012 12:01am
Mar 4 2012 12:01am
For years we have preached not to overplay the scarcity card. Despite depth at second base, however, few late values exist. Managers overrate scarcity throughout the draft. So here, it may pay to take a superstar who mans the keystone early, because their production will equal their actual value.
Mar 4 2012 12:01am
Mar 4 2012 12:01am
Spring training reports indicate that Stephen Drew (SS, ARI) is coming along slowly in his return from season-ending surgery after a July ankle fracture. Drew is unlikely to be ready for opening day, and could miss a sizable early chunk of the season. Competing for PT in his absence are veteran utilityman Willie Bloomquist (SS/OF, ARI) and venerable good-field, no-hit infielder John McDonald (SS/2B/3B, ARI).
Mar 3 2012 1:00am
Mar 3 2012 1:00am
Freddie Freeman (1B, ATL) led all National League Rookies in BA (.282), hits (161), doubles (32), HR (21), RBI (76), OBA (.346) and SLG (.448) in 2011 ... what can he do for an encore?
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position, focusing on second base. For the past two weeks we have been lamenting the lack of positional depth at C and 1B, and that theme continues this week as 2B is historically the thinnest position in the minors.
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
