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MLB Picks KC over the Fens for '12 All-Star Game
MLB Picks KC over the Fens for '12 All-Star Game
feedproxy.google.com — Fenway Park will turn 100 in 2012 and the Red Sox wanted to host the All-Star Game as part of the celebration. The game however was awarded to Kanas City. ESPN's Rob Neyer thinks MLB made the right choice : More to the point, I think, is that there are a few teams with absolutely no use for ... (more) MLB Picks KC over the Fens for '12 All-Star Game
Zack Greinke’s Cy Young a Double Victory for Stat Dweebs
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 ...
Kinsler and BABIP
Kinsler and BABIP
baseballmusings.com — Rob Neyer responds to Jonathan C. Mitchell’s take on Ian Kinsler’s low BABIP . It’s a nice example of how two people can see numbers very differently. (more) Kinsler and BABIP
Friday Filberts
espn.go.com — ...just one sample of hundreds. Also, some baseball things: I know you want to know what Rob Neyer thinks about your Tampa Bay Rays, so here's my brain dump. Joe Posnanski offers his... (more) Friday Filberts
An Interview with Rob Neyer
draysbay.com — Throughout the offseson we'll be bringing you interviews with some of today's best and brightest baseball writers.  On this Friday we're lucky enough to be joined once again by Espn.com writer, author, and long suffering ... (more) An Interview with Rob Neyer
Jackie Robinson Day
Jackie Robinson Day
baseballmusings.com — The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) bestows the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year awards at 2 PM EST today. Rob Neyer believes the voters chose Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox in the American League, due to the White Sox high-tech campaign . I would have voted ... (more) Jackie Robinson Day
Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Blunders: A Complete Guide to the Worst Decisions and Stupidest Moments in Baseball History (9780743284912): Rob Neyer: Books
Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Blunders: A Complete Guide to the Worst Decisions and Stupidest ...
amazon.com — Given the title, one might think that this is a book where Neyer spends 250 pages criticizing boneheaded decisions, but it's not. Instead, Neyer takes the time to examine about 50 blunders, taking the time to analyze each decision instead of simply ... (more) Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Blunders: A Complete ...
Twins Spending Habits
Twins Spending Habits
baseballmusings.com — Rob Neyer takes a very nice shot at the Twins’ spending habits : No, the difference between Cuddyer’s salary and his value is not a great deal of money. But the Twins have a history of overspending on decent players while complaining about the high price of truly great players. ... (more) Twins Spending Habits
Because It’s Good For You: Rob Neyer
Because It’s Good For You: Rob Neyer
maurybrown.com — This is the first installment of a weekly column named, “Because It’s Good For You”. The premise of the column is to highlight a person or resource each week that I see of exceptional value. This week I start with ESPN Senior Baseball Writer, Rob Neyer. It’s hard to place a value on what ... (more) Because It’s Good For You: Rob Neyer
Derek Jeter & Mark Teixeira snag Gold Gloves
Derek Jeter & Mark Teixeira snag Gold Gloves
lennysyankees.com — And who said Derek Jeter has no range? Jeter was honored with the AL Gold Glove for shortstop, and Mark Teixeira took home the Gold Glove for first base, Major League Baseball announced today .  And no, these aren’t two big-name guys who win it every year. Both didn’t win last year, ... (more) Derek Jeter & Mark Teixeira snag Gold Gloves
ACTA Sports
ACTA Sports
actasports.com — The prize of our winter hibernation. Peter Gammons The most essential annual published for the baseball fan. Rob Neyer James has become part of baseball legend. The New Yorker Available November 1, 2009! Order Today! Click here for the spiral-bound ... (more) ACTA Sports
What They're Saying: Joe Girardi
What They're Saying: Joe Girardi
noyoureatowel.net — Joe Girardi has been praised at times this postseason, but has been criticized more often. Has he really been doing a bad job or are people overreacting to a few losses? Let's see what everyone has to say:   AOL Fanhouse goes over Girardi's decisions in Game 3 to try to figure out ... (more) What They're Saying: Joe Girardi
Nightcap Links
Nightcap Links
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Do you know anyone in this world who wears an actual nightcap? Grandparents maybe? What does it say about our culture that the drinking form of a nightcap is probably thousands of times more popular than the ridiculous thing you wear on your head to bed? Just thinking out loud here...  ... (more) Nightcap Links
Podcast: Neyer's ALCS wrap, Series preview
Podcast: Neyer's ALCS wrap, Series preview
espn.go.com — Rob Neyer wraps up the ALCS , looks ahead to the World Series and shares his opinion on Mark... (more) Podcast: Neyer's ALCS wrap, Series preview
SweetSpot by Rob Neyer
espn.go.com — Imagine if Cole Hamels or Cliff Lee couldn't pitch for Philadelphia in the World Series this week because they were summoned for military service.That's what happened to Curt Simmons nearly 60 years ago, the last time the Phillies played the New York ... (more) SweetSpot by Rob Neyer
Neyer: Ryan Howard is basically Shin-Soo Choo
Neyer: Ryan Howard is basically Shin-Soo Choo
hardballtimes.com — There have been a lot of people who have followed in Rob Neyer's footsteps over the years, but there still isn't anyone better at writing stuff that pisses off mainstream baseball writers : Ryan Howard is pretty good. I mean, he's no Shin-Soo Choo. But pretty good, for sure. You probably ... (more) Neyer: Ryan Howard is basically Shin-Soo Choo
Quotes From Last Night: Game 3 Edition
Quotes From Last Night: Game 3 Edition
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Presented without comment : Rob Neyer : Blown Call : Well, maybe. Rodriguez's long fly in the fourth inning certainly did hit a television camera, and that camera certainly was above the right-field fence. But if the baseball hadn't hit the camera, would it really have cleared the fence? ... (more) Quotes From Last Night: Game 3 Edition
No Wonder He’s Hitting on the Phillies
No Wonder He’s Hitting on the Phillies
baseballmusings.com — Via Rob Neyer , Alex Rodriguez keeps portraits of himself in his bedroom. He’s drawn as a centaur . That must mean the Phillies are his favorite team, along with this guy: (more) No Wonder He’s Hitting on the Phillies
Rob Neyer, Phillies Fans Talk About Game 4
Rob Neyer, Phillies Fans Talk About Game 4
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Following through on my promise to link any time Rob Neyer talked about the Yankees on a radio appearance/podcast, I present to you this . Some takeaways: Neyer... Throws a bit of cold water of the discussion for A-Rod as World Series MVP. Says he actually felt bad for Brad Lidge and reminds ... (more) Rob Neyer, Phillies Fans Talk About Game 4
Podcast: Rob Neyer
Podcast: Rob Neyer
espn.go.com — Rob Neyer covers Game 4 of the World Series , discussing Alex Rodriguez, Brad Lidge, Cole Hamels and more... (more) Podcast: Rob Neyer
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