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Mariners plan department devoted to statistical analysis
seattletimes.nwsource.com — There was speculation a few weeks back that the new Mariners front office might try to do... a little more work with statistical analysis. It turns out the Mariners... (more) Mariners plan department devoted to statistical analysis
Tidbits on new coaches
blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com — Fresh faces are coming to the Mariners from all corners. An entirely new coaching staff will be... around next season from the one that began the 2008 campaign. But for some, the coaches coming to Seattle are not new at all. The folks in Dallas know Don ... (more) Tidbits on new coaches
Is Moving Johjima Possible?
bleedingblueandteal.com — The consensus is that Kenji Johjima is an untradeable player. I mostly agree, but I think there... might be a few matches out there in which a bad contract swap could make sense. One of them is with the Boston Red Sox. The Boston Herald’s ... (more) Is Moving Johjima Possible?
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