Monthly Archives: February 2011

2010 – Top AL Pitchers

Just as a recap, here’s what I am trying to do: 1) I start with the number of runs allowed by each pitcher, and the number of innings that guy pitched. 2) I modify the number of runs allowed to … Continue reading

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Filed under A. J. Burnett, Alexi Ogando, Andrew Bailey, Brian Bannister, Brian Duensing, Chris Perez, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Darren O'Day, David Huff, Felix Hernandez, Francisco Liriano, Gio Gonzalez, James Shields, Jered Weaver, Jeremy Bonderman, Joakim Soria, Joaquin Benoit, John Danks, Josh Beckett, Mariano Rivera, Matt Thornton, Nick Blackburn, Rafael Soriano, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Scott Feldman, Scott Kazmir, Trevor Cahill

2010 – Top AL Designated Hitters

Chicago White Sox – Shared amongst several players, will be using Adam Dunn in 2011 (109.2 Runs Created).  I’m guessing he’ll do just fine. Vladimir Guerrero – TEX (98.7 Runs Created) 29 – 115 – .300, but seemed to slow … Continue reading

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Filed under Adam Dunn, Billy Butler, David Ortiz, Hideki Matsui, Jack Cust, Jason Knapp, Jim Thome, Johnny Damon, Jorge Posada, Jose Guillen, Justin Morneau, Ken Griffey, Kilo Kaaihue, Luke Scott, Magglio Ordonez, Manny Ramirez, Marcus Thames, Mike Sweeney, Milton Bradley, Russell Branyan, Travis Hafner, Vladimir Guerrero

2010 Top AL Right Fielders

Jose Bautista – TOR (131.3 Runs Created, -7.3 Runs Saved = 124.0 Total Runs Productivity) Earned a long term contract by having the greatest fluke season in the last 50 years.  An historic improvement over his previous career.  Let’s get … Continue reading

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Filed under Andruw Jones, Ben Zobrist, Bobby Abreu, Brennan Boesch, Carlos Quentin, David DeJesus, Ichiro Suzuki, J.D. Drew, Jason Kubel, Jose Bautista, Justin Morneau, Magglio Ordonez, Matt Joyce, Michael Cuddyer, Nelson Cruz, Nick Markakis, Nick Swisher, Ryan Rayburn, Ryan Sweeney, Shin Soo Choo, Torii Hunter

2010 Top AL Centerfielders

If Josh Hamilton were a centerfielder every day, he’d rank first with 136.2 Total Runs Productivity – well above everyone else on this list.  On the other hand, it would likely be lower because he no longer has the range … Continue reading

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Filed under Adam Jones, Alex Rios, Austin Jackson, B.J. Upton, Brett Gardner, Coco Crisp, Curtis Granderson, Darnell McDonald, Denard Span, Franklin Gutierrez, Grady Sizemore, Gregor Blanco, Josh Hamilton, Julio Borbon, Ken Griffey, Lorenzo Cain, Melky Cabrera, Michael Brantley, Mike Cameron, Mitch Maier, Peter Bourjos, Rajai Davis, Ryan Kalish, Torii Hunter, Trevor Crowe, Vernon Wells, Zack Greinke

2010 Top AL Left Fielders

Carl Crawford – TB (128.8 Runs Created, 13.1 Runs Saved = 141.9 Total Runs Productivity) Which player had the better contract season, Crawford or Adrian Beltre?   Maybe it was Jose Bautista…  Did what he always does, only with a few … Continue reading

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Filed under Adrian Beltre, Alex Gordon, Austin Kearns, Bill Hall, Bobby Abreu, Brennan Boesch, Brett Gardner, Carl Crawford, Coco Crisp, Corey Patterson, Daniel Nava, David Murphy, Delmon Young, Derek Jeter, Felix Pie, Fred Lewis, Grady Sizemore, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jeremy Hermida, Johnny Damon, Jose Bautista, Josh Hamilton, Josh Willingham, Juan Pierre, Juan Rivera, Julio Borbon, Manny Ramirez, Michael Saunders, Milton Bradley, Rajai Davis, Ryan Rayburn, Scott Podsednik, Shelly Duncan, Trevor Crowe

2010 Top AL Shortstops

Alexei Ramirez – CHI (76.7 Runs Created, 32.1 Runs Saved = 108.8 Total Runs Production) After an odd year where his bat fell and he couldn’t hit any doubles, Ramirez had a stunning 2010 season.  He slugged .431 thanks to … Continue reading

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Filed under Adam Everett, Alex Gonzalez, Alexei Ramirez, Alexi Casilla, Asdrubel Cabrera, Ben Zobrist, Cesar Izturis, Cliff Pennington, Danny Worth, Derek Jeter, Elijah Dukes, Erick Aybar, J.J. Hardy, Jack Wilson, Jason Bartlett, Jhonny Peralta, Josh Wilson, Marco Scutaro, Ramon Santiago, Reid Brignac, Yunel Escobar, Yuniesky Betancourt

2010 Top AL Third Basemen

Evan Longoria – TB (125.6 Runs Created, 31.1 Runs Saved = 156.7 Total Runs Productivity) Not sure if people thought he was as good as Robinson Cano last year (including me), but once you add up the numbers, he was … Continue reading

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Filed under Adrian Beltre, Alberto Callaspo, Alex Rodriguez, Andy Marte, Brandon Inge, Brandon Wood, Brendan Harris, Brett Morel, Chone Figgins, Danny Valencia, Edwin Encarnacion, Evan Longoria, Jason Donald, Jayson Nix, Jhonny Peralta, Jose Lopez, Josh Bell, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Reynolds, Mark Teahan, Matt LaPorta, Michael Moustakas, Michael Young, Miguel Tejada, Nick Punto, Omar Vizquel, Robinson Cano, Wilson Betemit

2010 AL Second Basemen

Robinson Cano – NYY (118.3 Runs Created, 33.3 Runs Saved = 151.6 Total Runs Productivity) Orlando Hudson is a very good second baseman.  Robinson Cano was nearly TWICE as productive as Hudson.  Power, range, doesn’t swing at bad pitches…  My … Continue reading

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Filed under Aaron Hill, Alfredo Amezega, Ben Zobrist, Bill Hall, Brian Roberts, Carlos Guillen, Chone Figgins, Chris Getz, Dan Uggla, Dustin Pedroia, Evan Longoria, Gordon Beckham, Howie Kendrick, Ian Kinsler, Jason Bartlett, Jason Donald, Jayson Nix, Julio Lugo, Luis Valbuena, Mark Ellis, Mark Grudzielanek, Mike Aviles, Orlando Hudson, Placido Polanco, Reid Brignac, Robinson Cano, Scott Sizemore, Sean Rodriguez, Will Rhymes

2010 Top AL First Basemen

Mark Teixeira – NYY (97.7 Runs Created, 31.7 Runs Saved = 129.4 Total Runs Productivity) His batting average never recovered from a miserable .136 April but he continued to show power (69 extra base hits) and kept reaching base.  Additionally, … Continue reading

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Filed under Adam Dunn, Adam Lind, Adrian Gonzalez, Billy Butler, Carlos Pena, Casey Kotchman, Chris Davis, Daric Barton, Garrett Atkins, Jorge Cantu, Jose Bautista, Justin Morneau, Justin Smoak, Kendry Morales, Kevin Youkilis, Lyle Overbay, Mark Teixeira, Matt LaPorta, Michael Aubrey, Michael Cuddyer, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Napoli, Mitch Moreland, Paul Konerko, Russell Branyan, Travis Snider, Ty Wiggington

2010 – Top AL Catchers

Joe Mauer (MIN) – 99.3 runs created Mauer wasn’t 100%, but he’s still amazing.  Defensively, he has few peers and offensively he’s a solid #3 hitter.  His power was off – just nine homers – and his batting average fell … Continue reading

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Filed under A.J. Pierzynski, Adam Moore, Alex Avila, Bengie Molina, Bobby Wilson, Brayan Pena, Craig Tatum, Dioner Navarro, Drew Butera, Francisco Cervelli, Gerald Laird, Hank Conger, J.P. Arencibia, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Kendall, Jason Varitek, Jeff Mathis, Jesus Montero, Joe Mauer, John Baker, John Buck, John Jaso, Jorge Posada, Jose Molina, Josh Bard, Kelly Shoppach, Kurt Suzuki, Landon Powell, Lou Marson, Matt Treanor, Matt Wieters, Max Ramirez, Mike Napoli, Mike Redmond, Ramon Castro, Rob Johnson, Taylor Teagarden, Victor Martinez, Yorvit Torrealba