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THT/James: Posada Not To Match ‘09 In ‘10
waswatching.com — The following was sent to me via email yesterday by the folks at ACTA Sports - What are the odds that a player will do better than he did the previous year? In the recently-released Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2010, baseball guru Bill James ... (more) THT/James: Posada Not To Match ‘09 In ‘10
Friday Night Open Thread: Awards For Girardi
Friday Night Open Thread: Awards For Girardi
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — - Joe Girardi may not have won AL manager of the year but he was able to snag a couple other awards. Girardi was named the March of Dimes Sportsman of the Year and will be honored at the 26th annual March of Dimes luncheon on December 2nd. Venus Williams was named sportswoman of the year. - The ... (more) Friday Night Open Thread: Awards For Girardi

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Friday Night Open Thread: Awards For Girardi
Yanks Haven't Figured It Out Yet
THT/James: Posada Not To Match ‘09 In ‘10
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Running the Bases – Part 3: The Laggards
fangraphs.com — Yesterday we looked at the best baserunners of the 2009 season; now let’s finish up by looking at the laggards. Again, these numbers are taken from Baseball Prospectus’ baserunning metric (EQBRR), which was created by Dan Fox. Stolen bases/caught ... (more) Running the Bases – Part 3: The Laggards
What Would You Do-ooh-ooh For A Hall-A-Day?
boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com — I read yesterday on MLBTradeRumors that per Jon Heyman , the Yankees have contacted the Blue Jays about Roy Halladay . Well duh. I could have written that and had a 99.9% chance of being right. This isn' t anything to salivate over or get worked up about. Not yet anyway. The Yankees have to do ... (more) What Would You Do-ooh-ooh For A Hall-A-Day?
Mariano’s Future
Mariano’s Future
zellspinstripeblog.com — It almost seems like yesterday that Shane Victorino grounded out against Mariano Rivera to end Game 6. Since then, Yankees Universe has worried about Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte among others. There was a moment during the celebration that made all Yankees’ fans go ... (more) Mariano’s Future
Is Jorge Posada Hall of Fame Bound?
Is Jorge Posada Hall of Fame Bound?
baseballreflections.com — Image via Wikipedia Jorge Posada has played for the Yankees since 1995, and started since 1998. He is a popular player , and as he approaches the end of his career, some noise is being made about electing him to the Hall of Fame . But does he deserve i t? Is Jorge ... (more) Is Jorge Posada Hall of Fame Bound?
Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
pinstripealley.com — July 30, 2008: Jorge Posada had rotator cuff surgery September 22, 2008: Hideki Matsui had surgery on his left knee October 7, 2008: Mariano Rivera had surgery on his throwing shoulder May 10, 2009: Alex Rodriguez has the first of two surgeries to repair his hip- upon review, the injury ... (more) Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay
usatoday.com — Angels catcher Mike Napoli tagged out Robinson Cano and Jorge Posada, left, in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS as third baseman Chone Figgins looks on. Both were off the bag, but third-base umpire Tim McClelland called only Posada out. (more) Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay
CHONE Projections for Hitters
CHONE Projections for Hitters
pinstripealley.com — H/t to Beyond the Box Score Let's check out the Yankees ' starting lineup shall we (under contract division)? Player Pos Age G AB R Hits 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO HBP PA AVG OBP SLG R150 Rodriguez, Alex H 34 130 485 94 136 24 1 34 106 11 3 69 111  ... (more) CHONE Projections for Hitters
Once Again, Baseball Is Behind The Times
Once Again, Baseball Is Behind The Times
rumorsandrants.com — Baseball’s general managers convened Tuesday and decided not to expand instant replay in the sport. This following a postseason filled with more blown and second-guessed calls than we’ve ever seen before. Baseball started using replay late in the 2008 season strictly on close ... (more) Once Again, Baseball Is Behind The Times
'Never seen a payroll on a ring'
torontosun.com — Damon Oppenheimer goes to scouting showcase events, college and high school games across North America. (more) 'Never seen a payroll on a ring'
Hot Stove 2009: Backup Catcher
Hot Stove 2009: Backup Catcher
zellspinstripeblog.com — Yet another issue on the Yankees hot stove plate this off season is what to do with their backup catcher spot. Now, I am not a fool, I don’t see the Yankees carrying three catchers on their 25 man roster. We’ve heard it for a while now, the Yankees want to get younger and more ... (more) Hot Stove 2009: Backup Catcher
Agent Scott Boras warns New York Yankees, suitors that age not a factor with Johnny Damon
nydailynews.com — CHICAGO - Johnny Damon wants to return to the Yankees, but it remains to be seen whether they want him back - and if they do, how many years they want to commit to the 36-year-old. Although Damon has told friends that he would take a shorter deal to ... (more) Agent Scott Boras warns New York Yankees, suitors that ...
CERA Thought Experiment
CERA Thought Experiment
seattlesportsinsider.com — 3.00 CERA standin still, babe (1) Everybody will agree that a AA catcher -- okay, a high school catcher -- will run a lousy CERA compared to Johnny Bench (or Jorge Posada). Pitch-calling skills, and results, go up-and-down the spectrum from ... (more) CERA Thought Experiment
Sign stealing: a waste of time, but easy enough to defend against
Sign stealing: a waste of time, but easy enough to defend against
bases.nbcsports.com — ESPN's Buster Olney reproduces an email he received from former major league catcher Brent Mayne talking about sign stealing and mound visits and stuff. It's pretty illuminating.  Among the the tidbits he offers are that most hitters don't want ... (more) Sign stealing: a waste of time, but easy enough to ...
Here's the Catch: Jorge Posada & Jason Varitek
Here's the Catch: Jorge Posada & Jason Varitek
baseballanalysts.com — Throughout baseball history, there have been a number of memorable positional rivalries that have unfolded within broader team battles. The 1950's in New York come to mind, when Duke Snider , Joe DiMaggio and Willie Mays were all playing center field for their respective clubs. The Yankees ... (more) Here's the Catch: Jorge Posada & Jason Varitek
Damon won't give Yankees discount
nypost.com — CHICAGO – So much for the hometown discount. The Yankees have been hoping Johnny Damon’s desire to stay a Yankee is great enough that he agrees to return on a one- or, at most, two-year contract. However, his representative, Scott Boras, hardly ... (more) Damon won't give Yankees discount
Varitek exercises options, what can we expect in 2010?
Varitek exercises options, what can we expect in 2010?
bottomlinesox.com — Will Jason Varitek hurt or the help Victor Martinez and the Red Sox in 2010? (more) Varitek exercises options, what can we expect in 2010?
The Yankees' puzzle, Kenny Williams on the market, and the Rangers' pitching
newsday.com — Tuesday November 10, 2009 9:07 AM By Ken Davidoff In my mind, when analyzing the Yankees, the fates of Hideki Matsui and Jorge Posada have been inextricably linked: 1) Posada's defense appears to be getting worse, but his hitting is still elite. That ... (more) The Yankees' puzzle, Kenny Williams on the market, and ...
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