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An Assortment Of Thoughts On Bennett Miller’s Moneyball

There are an innumerable amount of things that are exchanged throughout our daily lives.  These exchanges can both positively and negatively affect our state of being.  A conversation with a loved one…Read More

11/17 Hot Stove Notes

Mariners The Mariners signed a pair of minor leaguers today, shortstop Sean Kazmar, and RHP Justin Miller. Kazmar is a 26 year old from the Padres organization, he isn’t anything special, but he…Read More

Giant, Color Coded, American League West Preview

Well, here we are. The offseason is winding down, Spring Training is upon us, and the majority of baseball teams are set and ready to roll. Back in October, it was really anyone’s guess how this…Read More

It’s a Four Team Race

Up until now, pretty much everyone has been looking at the AL West as a three horse race. It was generally agreed on that it would be the Mariners, Angels, and Rangers fighting it out until the end –…Read More

So Much For Ben Sheets

According to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports, Ben Sheets has signed a one year deal with the A’s, reportedly for more than $8MM. Disappointing, but I’d rather see him end up in Oakland than in…Read More

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Bullpen Comparison in the AL West

Oakland A’s   Andrew Bailey Brad Zeigler Mike Wuertz Craig Breslow Joey Devine (’08 stats) FAT…Read More

Comparing 1-2 Punches in the AL West

Oakland A’s 1) Brett Anderson Age: 22 2009 FIP: 3.69 2009 tRA: 3.66 2009 K/9: 7.70 2009 BB/9: 2.31 2009…Read More

Comparing Third Basemen in the AL West

Michael Young, Texas Rangers Age: 34 2009 slash stats: .322/.374/.518 2009 WAR: 3.9 2009 K-BB ratio:…Read More

A Quick Comparison of Designated Hitters in the AL West

Vladimir Guerrero, Texas Rangers Age —> 35 Number of games played in 2009 —> 100 2009…Read More