lookoutlanding.com - 25 days ago
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As much as people love to debate the Cy Young and MVP results every year, the problem is that rarely can anyone be absolutely certain that their suggested pick is the right one. There are so many different ways of evaluating who was the best pitcher or who was the most valuable player that, as ...
The Call-Outs
thesportsbank.net 24 days ago —
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I know I promised a 2nd part to last week’s edition but a crashed computer and a week of Halloween preparations turned Part 2 into Part never. I apologize. It won’t happen this ...
Pujols, Jeter winners of Aaron Award
mlb.mlb.com 26 days ago — It is the second time for both players, Jeter winning in 2006 and Pujols in '03. Jeter also was named this year's Roberto Clemente Award winner for his humanitarian contributions to Major League Baseball. Jeter was in attendance at the ceremony, ...
Why Joe Mauer Should Not Be 2009 AL MVP
theserioustip.blogspot.com 9/21/2009 — As another baseball season comes to a close, tis the season for the rumblings and grumblings of media folks and bloggers telling us which player should win what award. Vote for Pujols for NL MVP! He is the second coming of (insert legendary player). ...
Jeter, GG, UZR, WAR, and the MVP
nybaseballdigest.com 17 days ago — It was a terrible day for advanced metrics as the AL Gold Glove winners were announced. Two Yankees, Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter took home much deserved hardware. Jeter is an interesting case because this year he debunked historical trends and performed well defensively both on the field and ...
Very Comfortable
nickstwinsblog.com 10/26/2009 — Last week, John Bonnes sat down with Twins general manager Bill Smith for an interview about the upcoming offseason. The interview, which serves as an addendum for the TwinsCentric Offseason GM Handbook (if you've already purchased a copy, you'll be ...
The Associated Press: Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored
google.com 17 days ago — 4 hours ago NEW YORK Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic ...
A Free Country
joeposnanski.com 9/17/2009 — I’m a big fan of Ken Rosenthal. To me, he is everything I want in a baseball writer. He loves the game, he works like crazy (Robo-thal), he is passionate about things, he breaks stories left and right, and he is open to new ideas. He is also ...
Really? The Hank Aaron Award?
itsaboutthemoney.net 23 days ago — First off, let me get this out there. I like Derek Jeter. This year, I really like Derek Jeter, because for once he's managed to buck to overrated charge--not by being less appreciated, but rather by simply getting better--a rare thing for a player of his age.
It’s That Time of Year
crashburnalley.com 9/17/2009 — We’re past the midpoint of September, and you know what that means: award debates. Well, award arguments. It’s the same dance every year: the professionals take an intentionally controversial stance, we bloggers disagree with them (and ...
Should Jeter have bunted?
hardballtimes.com 27 days ago — It's a popular topic . Let's ignore the decision to bunt with two strikes - even Jeter admits that was a mistake - and look at the decision to start the PA bunting.
So what's the most salient fact about Derek Jeter bunting? He reaches base safely a third of the time when he lays down a bunt ...
A-Rod puts Yanks a win away —
NY Post: Sports 26 days ago
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees are nine innings away from returning to a place Derek Jeter and others firmly believe a season is a failure if they don’t.
Tonight at Citizens Bank Park, a gem of a baseball stadium, the Yankees will attempt to win their 2...
A-Rod puts Yankees a win away —
NY Post: Sports 26 days ago
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees are nine innings away from returning to a place Derek Jeter and others firmly believe a season is a failure if they don’t.
Tonight at Citizens Bank Park, a gem of a baseball stadium, the Yankees will attempt to win their 2...