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Zack Greinke’s Cy Young a Double Victory for Stat Dweebs
thebiglead.com - 48 hours ago
Zack Greinke’s Cy Young a Double Victory for Stat Dweebs
— thebiglead.com — I used to write that baseball writing was the only profession where ignorance was considered a virtue. Zack Greinke winning the AL Cy Young shows that the combined muscle of Joe Posnanski, Rob Neyer and Fire Joe Morgan may have enhanced ... (more) Zack Greinke’s Cy Young a Double Victory for Stat ...

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Today in Phillies history - MVP for Schmidt
macho-row.blogspot.com - 3 days ago
Today in Phillies history - MVP for Schmidt
— macho-row.blogspot.com — On this day in 1981, Mike Schmidt was awarded with his second consecutive National League MVP award. At the time Schmidt was only the third player to ever win two consecutive MVP awards, joining future teammate Joe Morgan (1975-1976 with the Reds) and Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks ... (more) Today in Phillies history - MVP for Schmidt

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ordinary-gentlemen.com - 3 days ago
sports metrics and the problem with unconventional wisdom
— ordinary-gentlemen.com — The more that I think about it, the more that I think the “metrics” school of sports analysis is the perfect example for understanding the limitations of insurgent intellectual movements. I have never known any ideology, group or position ... (more) sports metrics and the problem with unconventional wisdom

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Bill Walton Should Definitely Have Punched Phil Jackson
thebiglead.com - 3 days ago
Bill Walton Should Definitely Have Punched Phil Jackson
— thebiglead.com — At Jim Gray’s 50th birthday party in Vegas (!) last weekend, Bill Walton recalled the time he wanted to knock Phil Jackson out. After a game, Jackson refused to do interviews unless Jim Gray left the room. Gray departed, and Walton filled ... (more) Bill Walton Should Definitely Have Punched Phil Jackson

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Sosa: Terrifying in Death ... Wait, He's Not Dead?
wastingawayinwrigleyville.blogspot.com - 11 days ago
Sosa: Terrifying in Death ... Wait, He's Not Dead?
— wastingawayinwrigleyville.blogspot.com — This latest photo find proves conclusively that nothing good has ever come out of the Latin Grammys. That's our former hero and current puzzling human being Sammy Sosa, menacing that poor woman for her delicious brains (hey, we already have a "Delicious Brains" tag. Kick ass!). He says it's ... (more) Sosa: Terrifying in Death ... Wait, He's Not Dead?

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And You Think TBS Is Bad
joshqpublic.com - 28 days ago
And You Think TBS Is Bad
— joshqpublic.com — Where’s Joe Morgan and Tim McCarver when you need them? Peace out homies. Six two and Even! (more) And You Think TBS Is Bad

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ESPN : Dealing With Internal Zipper Issues (In 140 Characters Or Less)
cantstopthebleeding.com - 26 days ago
ESPN : Dealing With Internal Zipper Issues (In 140 Characters Or Less)
— cantstopthebleeding.com — So that’s that . Phillips’ credibility wasn’t considered an issue when he suggested Josh Hamilton was undeserving of a Cincinnati roster spot, nor did anyone at the network raise an eyebrow when Phillips suggested Barry Bonds’ record breaking HR had to occur at home ... (more) ESPN : Dealing With Internal Zipper Issues (In 140 ...

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Affair With Production Assistant Costs Steve Phillips His Job at ESPN
nytimes.com - 26 days ago
Affair With Production Assistant Costs Steve Phillips His Job at ESPN
— nytimes.com — fired Steve Phillips on Sunday, less than a week after a newspaper revealed that he had had an affair with a 22-year-old production assistant with the network.“Steve Phillips is no longer working for ESPN,” the network said in a statement. “His ... (more) Affair With Production Assistant Costs Steve Phillips ...

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Offsides: Philly's Mystery Man on the Mound
sportingnews.com - 22 days ago
Offsides: Philly's Mystery Man on the Mound
— sportingnews.com — Cliff Lee was set to pitch Game 1 of the World Series, but the man who took the mound appeared to be more of a ninja assassin based on his performance . (more) Offsides: Philly's Mystery Man on the Mound

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Chase Utley is not the best second baseman ever
bases.nbcsports.com - 17 days ago
Chase Utley is not the best second baseman ever
— bases.nbcsports.com — Off days stink because they force writers to fill space with silly stuff like this article making an argument for Chase Utley as "the best second baseman in baseball. Ever."  The evidence cited: his OPS is higher than Jackie Robinson's! ... (more) Chase Utley is not the best second baseman ever

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Offsides: Hideki Matsui Terrorizes Pedro, Phillies
sportingnews.com - 15 days ago
Offsides: Hideki Matsui Terrorizes Pedro, Phillies
— sportingnews.com — Hideki Matsui tied a record on Wednesday with six RBIs to take World Series MVP honors. Will it be his last go around with the Yankees ? Read the full recap of the Yankees' 27th World Series win here . (more) Offsides: Hideki Matsui Terrorizes Pedro, Phillies

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