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DaveKingman

DaveKingman

BallHype Member since March 5, 2007

The Yankees’ Hidden Agenda
dugoutcentral.com — The brothers Steinbrenner are pulling out all the punches because they want Dad to see one more championship before his health... (more) The Yankees’ Hidden Agenda
Greatest Right-Handed Hitter of All-Time
dugoutcentral.com — Consensus vote on who the greatest right-handed hitter of all time is. Aaron wins out. (more) Greatest Right-Handed Hitter of All-Time
Bill James Interviewed
dugoutcentral.com — The always witty Bill James answers some questions, including if he's concerned about the declining % of black players in the game. (more) Bill James Interviewed
Belle Just Doesn’t Cut It
dugoutcentral.com — As much as the author wants to put Albert Belle in the Hall, he concludes that his attitude issues plus the lack of separation between his peak years and those of others who didn't make it mean NO. (more) Belle Just Doesn’t Cut It
My Annual BBWAA Rant: Edinson Volquez Isn’t a Rookie!
My Annual BBWAA Rant: Edinson Volquez Isn’t a Rookie!
dugoutcentral.com — Author takes on the BBWAA for not knowing that Edinson Volquez isn't a rookie. How can they exclude Rob Neyer and Keith Law from their association because "they don't have the insight into the game", when their own members are so stupid? (more) My Annual BBWAA Rant: Edinson Volquez Isn’t a Rookie!
Randy Newsom Blogs from Venezuelan Winter League
Randy Newsom Blogs from Venezuelan Winter League
dugoutcentral.com — Indians minor leaguer Randy Newsom continues his stories from the Venezuelan Winter League, including catching the "Bubonic Plauge." (more) Randy Newsom Blogs from Venezuelan Winter League
The Worst Hitter Ever
The Worst Hitter Ever
dugoutcentral.com — Steve Caimano takes up the task of identifying the worst hitter ever, and finds that it's no competition. Bill Bergen is far and away the worst. (more) The Worst Hitter Ever
The Internet’s Top 100 Baseball Players of All Time
The Internet’s Top 100 Baseball Players of All Time
dugoutcentral.com — Don Ehrke looks at all the top 100 lists on the internet and averages them out to create the Internet's all-time top 100 list. Luis Polonia appeared on one list! (more) The Internet’s Top 100 Baseball Players of All Time
A Broader Study: The Correlation Between Strikeouts and Runs Created
A Broader Study: The Correlation Between Strikeouts and Runs Created
dugoutcentral.com — Kerry Whisnant explores the statistical relationship between hitter strikeouts and offensive performance since 1955. Guess what? There's a definite blip in correlation during the steroid era. Now there's a surprise. (more) A Broader Study: The Correlation Between Strikeouts and ...
An Open Letter to Larry Lucchino – from a Grounds Crew Member
An Open Letter to Larry Lucchino – from a Grounds Crew Member
dugoutcentral.com — Ouch! Maybe things aren't all so rosey in Red Sox Nation. Harsh words from a former grounds crew member. (more) An Open Letter to Larry Lucchino – from a Grounds Crew ...
An Open Letter To Hank Regarding Manny
An Open Letter To Hank Regarding Manny
dugoutcentral.com — On behalf of baseball fans everywhere I’d like to ask you to please sign Manny Ramirez. Sign him to a long term contract for far too much money. Give us a reason to "hate" the Yankees because they’re throwing their money around and gobbling up the best players in the game again. (more) An Open Letter To Hank Regarding Manny
Baseball America Goes Wrong With Its Player Of Year Award
Baseball America Goes Wrong With Its Player Of Year Award
dugoutcentral.com — Author derides Baseball America for making a sexy pick in the form of CC Sabathia. Lincecum is a better pick based simply on the fact that he had a better year! (more) Baseball America Goes Wrong With Its Player Of Year Award
Randy Newsom’s Blog From the Venezuelan League
Randy Newsom’s Blog From the Venezuelan League
dugoutcentral.com — Indians minor leaguer Randy Newsom blogs from Venezuela, where he's playing in the Winter League. (more) Randy Newsom’s Blog From the Venezuelan League
New Stat: “Second Apperances” Should Influence Bullpen Strategy
New Stat: “Second Apperances” Should Influence Bullpen Strategy
dugoutcentral.com — Don Ehrke analyzes how closers do the first and second time they appear against a team in the same series. Surprisingly, the best closers actually do better the second time around, refuting the old adage that hitters have the advantage the more times they face a pitcher. Joe Nathan is the man. (more) New Stat: “Second Apperances” Should Influence Bullpen ...
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