fungoes.net - 11/3/2009
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Alex Rodriguez has apparently “learned” clutch-hitting skill after all of these years. By the way, if ARod can suddenly stop being a playoff choker, does that mean that Chase Utley could someday lose his clutch-hitting skill?
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The Last Off Night Before The Offseason
Fack Youk —
... A list of World Series contributions measured in WPA. Could there possibly be a batter more valuable than Chase Utley? Yes and another Yankee isn't far behind. (via ...
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Angels blog —
• I was cool with calling Chase Utley the sport’s most underrated — I mean, he’s been the third best player in the game for years but has never finished higher than seventh in MVP voting. But calling him the best second baseman in history is just nuts. Utley’s OPS+ is 129. Joe Morgan’s: 132. Eddie Collins: 141. Rogers Hornsby: 175. And Utley’s entire career has taken place during his peak-age years. • Look past the home runs , Utley probably shouldn’t be the series MVP . • Is it time for Bud Selig or the players’ union to step in and take action ...
Why Did Bobby Richardson Win The WS MVP in 1960?
Fack Youk —
... Does Chase Utley deserve to win the MVP at this point? Yes, in terms of value to his team, he probably does, although WPA thinks otherwise. But there are still games left to be played and there are a couple of Yankees who, if you factor directly into a victory, have a good chance to take it from Utley. But if push comes to shove, I'll give Utley the MVP in exchange for the Yankees' title. Deal? ...
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Pujols, Jeter winners of Aaron Award —
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Viewers tune in for Game 4 in droves —
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