Monthly Archives: February 2010

February 28, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: Chicago Cubs

Last Five Seasons: 2009: 83 – 78 (2nd – NL East) 2008: 97 – 74 2007: 85 – 77 2006: 66 – 96 2005: 79 – 83 Runs Scored: 707 (9th – NL) Runs Allowed: 672 (5th – NL) For … Continue reading →

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Filed under Carlos Zambrano, Derrek Lee, Chicago Cubs, Xavier Nady, Chad Tracy, Rich Harden, Tom Gorzelanny, Alfonso Soriano, Geovany Soto, Kevin Millar, Angel Guzman, Milton Bradley, Jeff Baker, Sam Fuld, Jeff Samardzija, Kevin Gregg, Aramis Ramirez, Ryan Dempster, Ted Lilly, Randy Wells, Marlon Byrd, Justin Berg, John Grabow, Andres Blanco, Carlos Silva, Carlos Marmol, Bobby Scales, Koyie Hill, Ryan Theriot, Sean Marshall, Kosuke Fukudome, Mike Fontenot, Aaron Shafer, Andrew Cashner, Brandon Guyer, Casey Coleman, Chris Archer, Christopher Carpenter, Craig Muschko, Jay Jackson, John Gaub, Josh Vitters, Ryan Flaherty, Starlin Castro

February 26, 2010

AL Designated Hitters

Rather than rank them, I’ll just sort by team – especially since some teams didn’t really have a standard DH (Detroit, for example). Baltimore:  Luke Scott got 89 games, the rest were mixed.  Scott is an above average offensive player … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adam Lind, Andruw Jones, Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Guillen, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, David Ortiz, Detroit Tigers, Hank Blalock, Hideki Matsui, Jack Cust, Jason Giambi, Jason Kubel, Jim Thome, Joe Mauer, Julio Borbon, Kansas City Royals, Ken Griffey, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Luke Scott, Magglio Ordonez, Marcus Thames, Mike Jacobs, Mike Sweeney, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nomar Garciaparra, Oakland A's, Pat Burrell, Randy Ruiz, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Travis Hafner, Vladimir Guerrero, Willy Aybar

February 25, 2010

Top NL Catchers

Unlike the guys who play between the baselines, determining the value of a catcher defensively is a much harder proposition for me.  I haven’t been able to translate defense into runs the way I have for all the other positions, … Continue reading →

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Filed under Angel Salome, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Bengie Molina, Brandon Webb, Brian McCann, Brian Schneider, Buster Posey, Carlos Ruiz, Chicago Cubs, Chris Coste, Chris Ianetta, Chris Snyder, Cincinnati Reds, Craig Tatum, Dave Ross, Eli Whiteside, Florida Marlins, George Kottaras, Geovany Soto, Greg Zaun, Henry Blanco, Houston Astros, Humberto Quintero, Ivan Rodriguez, J.R Towles, Jason Jaramillo, Jason Kendall, Jesus Flores, Joe Mauer, John Baker, Josh Bard, Kansas City Royals, Koyie Hill, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miguel Montero, Miguel Olivo, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Nick Hundley, Omir Santos, Paul Bako, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ramon Castro, Ramon Hernandez, Rod Barajas, Ronny Cedeno, Russell Martin, Ryan Doumit, Ryan Hannigan, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals, Wil Nieves, Yadier Molina, Yorvit Torrealba

February 25, 2010

Top NL Rightfielders in 2009

Jayson Werth (PHI):  Made more plays defensively in rightfield than Shane Victorino made in center – which is amazing, really.  Throw in 36 homers and a .376 OBP and you have one of the best players in baseball.  (111.3 Runs … Continue reading →

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Filed under Andre Ethier, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Brad Hawpe, Brian Giles, Carlos Gonzalez, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Cody Ross, Colorado Rockies, Corey Hart, Elijah Dukes, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Hunter Pence, Jay Bruce, Jayson Werth, Jeff Francoeur, Jeremy Hermida, Jonny Gomes, Justin Upton, Kosuke Fukudome, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Diaz, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Nate Schierholtz, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Randy Winn, Ryan Ludwick, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, Will Venable

February 23, 2010

Top NL Centerfielders in 2009

Matt Kemp (LAD):  The best centerfielder in baseball for 2009.  Hit close to .300 in Dodger Stadium with power and some patience.  As an outfielder, he’s graceful and fast – which also helps him steal bases.  And, he’s just getting … Continue reading →

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Filed under Aaron Rowand, Andrew McCutchen, Angel Pagan, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Cameron Maybin, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Gomez, Chicago Cubs, Chris Dickerson, Chris Young - OF, Cincinnati Reds, Cody Ross, Colby Rasmus, Colorado Rockies, Dexter Fowler, Elijah Dukes, Florida Marlins, Gerrardo Parra, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Jordan Schafer, Kansas City Royals, Kosuke Fukudome, Los Angeles Dodgers, Marlon Byrd, Matt Kemp, Michael Bourn, Mike Cameron, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Nate McLouth, New York Mets, Nyjer Morgan, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Spilborgs, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Tony Gwynn Jr., Washington Nationals, Willie Harris, Willy Taveras

February 21, 2010

All Pitchers Ranked by Runs Saved

Listed below is the Runs Saved Data for all active pitchers sorted by an “established value” ranking.  What I have done is calculated how many runs saved a pitcher had (taking into account the park and the defense behind him) … Continue reading →

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Filed under Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals

February 21, 2010

Top NL Left Fielders in 2009

Ryan Braun (MIL):  A threat to win the triple crown at some point, and now a tolerable fielder (much better in left than at third base), Ryan Braun is one of the five most valuable properties in baseball.  (148.3 Runs … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adam Dunn, Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Gonzalez, Carlos Lee, Chase Headley, Chicago Cubs, Chris Coghlan, Chris Duncan, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Daniel Murphy, Eric Byrnes, Eugenio Velez, Fernando Tatis, Florida Marlins, Fred Lewis, Garrett Anderson, Gary Sheffield, Gerrardo Parra, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Jeremy Hermida, Jonny Gomes, Josh Willingham, Juan Pierre, Lastings Milledge, Laynce Nix, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Matt Diaz, Matt Holliday, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Nyjer Morgan, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Raul Ibanez, Ryan Braun, Ryan Spilborgs, Sam Fuld, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Seth Smith, St. Louis Cardinals, Troy Tulowitzki, Washington Nationals, Wladimir Balentien

February 20, 2010

All Players – Total Production Data

First Last TM HR RBI AVG SB RC-A DEF TOTAL Albert Pujols SLN 47 135 0.327 16 178.7 46.78 225.52 Adrian Gonzalez SDN 40 99 0.277 1 143.3 31.05 174.38 Kendry Morales LAA 34 108 0.306 3 115.4 37.84 153.20 … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2010

Top NL Shortstops in 2009

Hanley Ramirez (FLA):  Not great defensively, but an amazingly good hitter and the whole package makes him the best shortstop in baseball.  More patient than ever, has solid power and can still run the bases.  Go look at his minor … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alcides Escobar, Alex Cora, Alex Gonzalez, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Cristian Guzman, Edgar Renteria, Everth Cabrera, Florida Marlins, Hanley Ramirez, Houston Astros, J.J. Hardy, Jack Wilson, Jeff Keppinger, Jimmy Rollins, Jose Reyes, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miguel Tejada, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Oakland A's, Orlando Cabrera, Paul Janish, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rafael Furcal, Ronny Cedeno, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephen Drew, Tommy Manzella, Troy Tulowitzki, Washington Nationals, Yunel Escobar

February 19, 2010

Top NL Third Basemen in 2009

Ryan Zimmerman (WAS):  The Evan Longoria of the National League – hits for a decent average, has solid power, gets on base, and flashes the leather.  As a hitter, I show Zimmerman as actually creating three more runs than Longoria, … Continue reading →

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Filed under San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Florida Marlins, Oakland A's, Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, Andy LaRoche, Evan Longoria, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Ryan Zimmerman, Adam Dunn, Casey McGehee, Mark Reynolds, Alfredo Amezega, Chipper Jones, Geoff Blum, Scott Rolen, Mark DeRosa, Pedro Feliz, Garrett Atkins, Ian Stewart, Emilio Bonaface, Jorge Cantu, Wes Helms, Casey Blake, Aramis Ramirez, Edwin Encarnacion, Bill Hall, David Wright, Melvin Mora, Juan Uribe, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Pablo Sandoval