Category Archives: Carlos Pena

January 16, 2012

Can you make a competitive team with your pick of the remaining free agents?

I was flipping through the list of remaining free agents (as of 1/16/2012) and tried to field the best team possible with those players still available.  Here’s what you can do… Catcher: The best hitting catcher is probably Ramon Castro, … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alex Cora, Arthur Rhodes, Brad Lidge, Carlos Guillen, Carlos Pena, Casey Blake, Casey Kotchman, Chris Snyder, Cody Ross, Danys Baez, Derrek Lee, Edgar Renteria, Edwin Jackson, Eric Chavez, Francisco Cordero, Ivan Rodriguez, Jason Varitek, Jeff Keppinger, Joe Saunders, Joey Gathright, Johnny Damon, Jon Garland, Jonny Gomes, Juan Cruz, Juan Pierre, Kevin Millwood, Kosuke Fukudome, Livan Hernandez, Miguel Tejada, Mike Gonzalez, Omar Vizquel, Orlando Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Ramon Castro, Rich Harden, Ronny Paulino, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Madson, Wilson Betemit, Yoenis Cespedes

April 5, 2011

Orioles Start for the Birds…

That’s right, the Baltimore Orioles won again last night, the first 4 – 0 start since the last time the Orioles made the playoffs some 14 years ago.  Much of this is due to fantastic starting pitching from the young … Continue reading →

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Filed under Baltimore Orioles, Brad Bergesen, Carlos Pena, Chris Tillman, Colorado Rockies, Corey Hart, Jake Arriata, Jeremy Guthrie, Kansas City Royals, Kyle Kendrick, Matt Holliday, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Starlin Castro, Ubaldo Jimenez, Zach Britton, Zack Greinke

March 27, 2011

2011 Season Forecast: Tampa Rays

Last Five Seasons: 2010:  96 – 66 (1st AL East) 2009:  84 – 78 2008:  97 – 65 (AL Champs) 2007:  66 – 96 2006:  61 – 101 Runs Scored: 802 (3rd, AL to NYY and BOS) Runs Allowed: 649 … Continue reading →

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Filed under Adam Russell, Akinori Iwamura, Alex Torres, Alexander Cobb, Andy Sonnestine, B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Cesar Ramos, Chad Qualls, Chris Archer, Dan Johnson, Dan Wheeler, David Price, Desmond Jennings, Dioner Navarro, Evan Longoria, Grant Balfour, Hank Blalock, Jake McGee, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Jeff Niemann, Jeremy Hellickson, Joaquin Benoit, Joe Cruz, Joel Peralta, John Jaso, Johnny Damon, Kelly Shoppach, Kyle Farnsworth, Lance Cormier, Manny Ramirez, Matt Garza, Matt Joyce, Matt Moore, Pat Burrell, Rafael Soriano, Randy Choate, Reid Brignac, Sam Fuld, Sean Rodriguez, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Beckham, Wade Davis, Willy Aybar, Zach Quate

February 7, 2011

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

March 31, 2010

2010 Season Forecast: Tampa Rays

Last Five Seasons: 2009: 84 – 78 (3rd AL East) 2008: 97 – 65 2007: 66 – 96 2006: 61 – 101 2005: 67 – 95 Runs Scored: 803 (5th AL) Runs Allowed: 754 (7th AL) Season Recap: Optimism reigned … Continue reading →

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Filed under Akinori Iwamura, Alexander Cobb, Andy Sonnestine, Aneury Rodriguez, B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Dan Wheeler, Darin Downs, David Price, Desmond Jennings, Dioner Navarro, Evan Longoria, Gabe Gross, Gabe Kapler, Grant Balfour, Hank Blalock, J.P. Howell, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Jeff Niemann, Jeremy Hall, Jeremy Hellickson, Joe Nelson, Josh Satow, Justin Ruggiano, Kelly Shoppach, Kyeong Kang, Matt Garza, Matt Joyce, Matt Moore, Pat Burrell, Paul Phillips, Rafael Soriano, Randy Choate, Reid Brignac, Scott Kazmir, Season Forecast, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Beckham, Troy Percival, Wade Davis, Willy Aybar

February 2, 2010

Top AL First Basemen in 2009

Let’s put some of this fun data together and look at the top players by position.  Today, we’ll start with the AL First Basemen. What I have done is taken the basic runs created data (an older Bill James formula … Continue reading →

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Filed under Andy Marte, Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles, Billy Butler, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Pena, Chicago White Sox, Chris Davis, Cleveland Indians, Daric Barton, Detroit Tigers, Eric Chavez, Garrett Atkins, Hank Blalock, Jason Giambi, Justin Morneau, Kansas City Royals, Kendry Morales, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Lyle Overbay, Mark Teixeira, Michael Aubrey, Michael Cuddyer, Miguel Cabrera, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Paul Konerko, Russell Branyan, Ryan Garko, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez

August 29, 2009

Trade Analysis: Angels get Kazmir from Rays for Prospects

The stunner of the waiver wire trading period (August), the Angels bolstered their rotation by adding one-time Tampa Rays ace Scott Kazmir to the pitching staff.  Tampa gets pitcher Alexander Torres, third baseman Matthew Sweeney, and a player to be … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alexander Torres, Carlos Pena, David Price, James Shields, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Matthew Sweeney, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Beckham

March 28, 2009

2009 Season Forecast: Tampa Rays

Tampa Bay Rays 2008: 97-65 (1st AL East, League Champions) Runs Scored: 774 Runs Allowed: 671 What a ride!  A team that had never before approached .500 made a series of impressive moves, getting younger and more talented, adding a … Continue reading →

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Filed under Akinori Iwamura, Andy Sonnestine, B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist, Brendan Harris, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Casey Fossum, Cesar Valdez, Chris Nowak, Cliff Floyd, Dale Thayer, Dan Wheeler, David Price, Delmon Young, Dioner Navarro, Edwin Jackson, Elijah Dukes, Eric Hinske, Evan Longoria, Gabe Gross, Grant Balfour, J.P. Howell, James Shields, Jason Bartlett, Jason Isringhausen, Jeremy Cummings, Jeremy Hellickson, Jonny Gomes, Justin Ruggiano, Matt Garza, Mitch Talbot, Pat Burrell, Rocco Baldelli, Scott Kazmir, Season Forecast, Shawn Riggans, Tampa Bay Rays, Troy Percival, Willy Aybar