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Against 'Moneyball'
tnr.com — Whatever happens in the National League and American League Championship series unfolding over the next week or so, one outcome has already been decided--the effective end of the theories of Moneyball as a viable way to build a playoff-caliber ... (more) Against 'Moneyball'
A Detroit Tigers Blog: Saber Correct Tigers, Efficient Athletics
detroittigertales.com — A closer look at table 1 shows that the Tigers had 739 runs created in 2008. So, their 743 runs scored was almost exactly as many runs many runs as would have been expected given their offensive output. That tells us that the Tigers were neither ... (more) A Detroit Tigers Blog: Saber Correct Tigers, Efficient ...

Oakland Athletics Latest Blog Posts

THT: The triumph of Moneyball
2009 SBN Rookie of the Year Award
2 hours ago at DRaysBay
Throwback Uniforms: A's and White Sox (1929)
3 hours ago at Inhistoric
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 10-10-09
Fun With The Elias Rankings
12 hours ago at Lookout Landing
Bailey, McCutchen Chosen As Rookie of the Year By BBA /  Baseball Bloggers Alliance
baseballbloggersalliance.com — The Baseball Bloggers Alliance announced today that Andrew Bailey of the Oakland Athletics and Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates were selected in a vote of the membership as American League and National League Rookies of the Year. Bailey, who ... (more) Bailey, McCutchen Chosen As Rookie of the Year By ...
Rick Peterson on the Yankees Pitching (video)
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Rick Peterson on the Yankees Pitching (video)
youtube.com — 3psports.com and former A's and Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson joins 1050 to breakdown the Yankees pitching as the playoffs prepare to begin. (more) Rick Peterson on the Yankees Pitching (video)
Trades Of The Decade
mlbtraderumors.com — Remember when the Cardinals traded for Scott Rolen ? Or when the Jays gave up Michael Young for Esteban Loaiza? You probably remember the deal that sent Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers . Those three deals are just a few of the ... (more) Trades Of The Decade
Brewers pick Peterson to straighten out arms
Brewers pick Peterson to straighten out arms
jsonline.com — The Brewers have selected new pitching coach Rick Peterson to help turn around a starting rotation that ranked last in the National League with a 5.37 earned run average in 2009, a performance that ruined the team's chances of returning to the playoffs. (more) Brewers pick Peterson to straighten out arms
Minor League Baseball Adds Biddle, Slaughter to Staff
Minor League Baseball Adds Biddle, Slaughter to Staff
bizofbaseball.com — Jeff Biddle and Shanelle Slaughter have joined the Minor League Baseball staff as Director of Athletics & Marketing, Minor League Baseball-Vero Beach LLC and Manager, Special Operations, respectively. Biddle, a native of Dansville, N.Y., joins MiLB after serving as Director of ... (more) Minor League Baseball Adds Biddle, Slaughter to Staff
Ode to the OC
Ode to the OC
bugsandcranks.com — Orlando Cabrera was brought to Minnesota to offer the leadership and passion of a World Series winner, two-time Gold Glove recipient and veteran of four playoff appearances. Cabrera was added in an attempt to instill life into a team that had performed far below expectations.The OC didn’t disappoint (more) Ode to the OC
Pitching Training for Peak Performance | 3P Sports
3psports.com — The Most Comprehensive & Highest Quality Pitching Mechanics Program Available Throw at higher velocities with more command and become a premier pitcher. Pitch pain-free so you can achieve your goal of pitching at the high school, college or ... (more) Pitching Training for Peak Performance | 3P Sports
Brewers in talks with Peterson
Brewers in talks with Peterson
brewersbeat.mlblogs.com — The Brewers have focused on Rick Peterson for their pitching coach vacancy and were working Friday to conclude negotiations quickly. Peterson, the former A's and Mets pitching coach considered an expert on biomechanics, worked closely in the past with ... (more) Brewers in talks with Peterson
Tigers confirm interest in Cuban defector Chapman
beck.mlblogs.com — Jason Beck / MLB.com Add the Tigers to the meeting list for Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman as he talks with Major League teams. Tom Moore, the team's director of international scouting, confirmed a published report that the team has shown interest in ... (more) Tigers confirm interest in Cuban defector Chapman
Remembering the 1989 World Series Earthquake
Remembering the 1989 World Series Earthquake
outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com — There has only been a few things that ever stopped a World Series game and the 1989 World Series was the only stopped by an Earthquake. The Oakland Athletics faced off against the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park in the "Battle of the Bay" and were set to play game three as the ... (more) Remembering the 1989 World Series Earthquake
Gillispie cash a wake-up call for UK Athletics
Gillispie cash a wake-up call for UK Athletics
kykernel.com — Was it worth it? $3.25 million to fire someone. It’s hard to find a better severance package. After two years of character issues, 40 wins and 27 losses, Billy Gillispie was fired on March 27 for not fulfilling the expectations of a UK head coach, ... (more) Gillispie cash a wake-up call for UK Athletics
Bing protégé Coleman to lead Detroit school athletics, will be paid $40K more than predecessor
Bing protégé Coleman to lead Detroit school athletics, will be paid $40K more than predecessor
michiganmessenger.com — DETROIT — Former NBA star Derrick Coleman, who was named as the replacement for Detroit Public School League Athletics Commissioner Lafayette Evans on Wednesday afternoon, will be paid $40,000 more than his predecessor did, the Detroit Free Press ... (more) Bing protégé Coleman to lead Detroit school athletics, ...
Peterson interested in Marlins, too
brewersbeat.mlblogs.com — The Brewers want to wrap-up their search for a pitching coach very soon and all indications have been that former A's and Mets coach Rick Peterson is the leading candidate. But the Brewers are looking at other coaches, and Peterson... (more) Peterson interested in Marlins, too
The Problem with Oakland
The Problem with Oakland
fangraphs.com — With large market teams represented fourfold in the league championship series, some have seen fit to reminiscence and kick dirt on the dead horse known as Moneyball. A tired topic, to be sure, it is one that deserves more attention to detail and ... (more) The Problem with Oakland
Berwers hire Rick Peterson as pitching coach
sports.yahoo.com — MILWAUKEE (AP)—Rick Peterson knew he wanted to join the Brewers as soon as he left his interview. Help for Milwaukee’s beleaguered pitching staff can’t come quickly enough. Peterson, 54, was given a two-year contract Tuesday as Milwaukee’s newest ... (more) Berwers hire Rick Peterson as pitching coach
Chat with Red Sox Hitting Coach Dave Magadan
fullcount.weei.com — Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan has generously offered to drop by the Virtual Press Box on Thursday at noon to take questions in the second installment of WEEI.com’s Thursday baseball chat series. In his third season with the Sox, Boston ... (more) Chat with Red Sox Hitting Coach Dave Magadan
The GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Is Jed Hoyer The Answer In San Diego?
The GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Is Jed Hoyer The Answer In San Diego?
thegmsperspective.com — The student has surpassed the teacher, so to speak. 35-year-old Jed Hoyer is to be named the newest general manager for the San Diego Padres replacing Kevin Towers who has held the position for the past 14 seasons. The Padres were not expected to make a formal announcement on the weekend. ... (more) The GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Is Jed Hoyer The Answer ...
Cards Hire McGwire As Hitting Coach
mlbtraderumors.com — Pat Lackey informs us that a Cardinals source confirmed to Fanhouse's Ed Price that Mark McGwire has been hired to replace Hal McRae as the St. Louis hitting coach. McGwire, 46, played in Saint Louis for four and a half seasons, hitting 220 home ... (more) Cards Hire McGwire As Hitting Coach
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