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Jeff Niemann is the Big Average
draysbay.com - 6/27/2009
Jeff Niemann is the Big Average
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More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP Browse more photos »   Despite being a former first round pick and prospect, I find it very hard to get excited for a Jeff Niemann start. In fact, Erik has ...
raysallday.com - 7/2/2009
All Things Rays - What to Watch Tonight
— raysallday.com — With the Rays on an off-day, we’ll need something else to watch out for. The headline event... is that Andy Sonnanstine makes his first start of the season for the Durham Bulls as they take on the Charlotte Knights. There was thought that Joe Maddon might utilize the off days today and ... (more) All Things Rays - What to Watch Tonight

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Run Support, A Pitcher's Worst Enemy Or Best Friend
mvn.com - 7/2/2009
Run Support, A Pitcher's Worst Enemy Or Best Friend
— mvn.com — No matter how little or no runs a pitcher gives up, he will never ever get the... win if his team doesn't score, while he is on the mound. He would get the loss if he gives up one run in 9 innings and his offense gets shutout. And say that lone run came from a couple bloop base hits that were hit ... (more) Run Support, A Pitcher's Worst Enemy Or Best Friend

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A Game Worth Missing
mvn.com - 7/5/2009
A Game Worth Missing
— mvn.com — July 4, 2009 Box    1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   R   H   E ... Tampa Bay  ... (more) A Game Worth Missing

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Beyond the Box Score:  Daily Box Score 6/27: Cold Weather and Nerds with Microphones

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Daily Box Score 6/27: Cold Weather and Nerds with Microphones
Beyond the Box Score — ... as The Big Average (but I gotta say, I love "The Big Nyquil"). What I bet you didn't know was that Jeff Niemann is actually Vicente Padilla in disguise (and not paid as well). Padilla has a slightly better home run rate, Niemann a better K rate, but you really have to squint to differentiate them.  These two guys may be as close to league average pitchers as the American League has.  Interestingly, even the individual pitches thrown by Padilla and Niemann match up in terms of velo and movement. ...

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