Archive for January, 2008
Johan + Mets = NL East Title
Sorry Phillies Phans, but with the acquisition of Johan Santana, the Mets now become the favorite to win the NL East in my opinion. That is, if the Mets can sign Santana to a contract extension within the allotted time frame. If this deal does go through, and there’s no reason why it won’t (everyone [...]
I am a Baseball Hybrid
Before I go on, I thought it would be best to give the Wikipedia™ definition of a hybrid. So here it is:
A hybrid is the combination of two or more different things, aimed at achieving a particular objective or goal.
In my case, a Baseball Hybrid is where “Old School” Baseball meets “Sabermetrics”. In more [...]
The Use of the DH in MLB
The Pros:
It prolongs the careers of some of the games best hitters
It makes the
AL a tougher league for pitchers to pitch to
Pitchers don’t have to hit, they are usually a sure out these days
The Cons:
Pitcher don’t get to hit and they no longer work at it. They have become a sure out in most cases [...]
Shameless Plugs!
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Juiced 2: Jose and Magglio Down by the School Yard
To the tune of The Star Spangled Banner, we write:
Jose can’t you see, that you can’t say those things,
To magglio ordonez, trying to buy him out.
To help fund your movie or be in your next book.
What the New York Times reports, the F.B.I. is hearing!
If the Rocket’s not there, will A-Rod be in there?
Y’gave [...]
XETV news in San Diego refuses to show X GAMES highlights; claims they’re “not real sports”
As was reported by Ric Schenck in a BallHype Exclusive earlier today. The X Games are being ignored in San Diego by a local TV station! To read about this in detail, please click HERE
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Fantasy Baseball Analysis: 2B
My # 1 choice for the top Fantasy Second Baseman for the 2008 season has to be Brandon Phillips of the Reds over Chase Utley of the Phillies due in part to the huge edge in SBs that Phillips provides. What also plays into the mix here is that Utley was hurt towards the end [...]
Baseball Reflections Mailbag
Baseball Reflections Mailbag
It’s reader interaction time!
Who has a baseball question they have always wanted to ask but have never gotten the answer to? I may not get to all of these, but I’ll do my best. It can be about a player, a team, fantasy baseball, asking for my specific views on a given baseball [...]
2007 Team Analysis of the AL East: New York Yankees
AL East: New York Yankees C – Jorge Posada: incredible year for anyone, but far more impressive for a catcher his age. When will his bat fall off the charts?
1B – Shelley Duncan/Jason Giambi/Doug Mientkiewicz: Giambi can’t last physically at 1B anymore & Mientkiewicz can’t seem to hit anymore (he use to be a .300 hitter [...]
2007 Team Analysis of the AL East: Boston Red Sox
AL East: Boston Red Sox
C – Jason Varitek : Rock solid defensively except for a weak arm. OK bat with pop. Great tactician!
1B – Kevin Youkilis : Great first half, average second, but great glove work throughout 2007!
2B – Dustin Pedroia : Rookie of the Year, 4th in OBP, 3rd in BA, 2nd in doubles [...]
Hall of Fame 2008 = Goose Bumps
The Lone HoF Selection: Rich “Goose” Gossage
I remember Goose Gossage most as the scariest man to be facing late in the game against the Yankees from 1978-83. He was an intimidating presence on the mound! In recent years, Mariano Rivera is called intimidating, but Rivera’s is strictly due to his pitching prowess. When you speak [...]
Naming Rights, A Necessary Evil or Just Evil?
The next ballpark to fall into the naming rights trap is The Jake in Cleveland. It has been The Jake since the doors opened in 1994, but starting with the 2008 season, it will be renamed Progressive Field, named after the auto insurance company. To read the complete article from CBS Sports, click HERE .
Personally, [...]
MLB Birthdays on January 12th
If any of you are like me and have ever wondered who in MLB history shares the same birthday as you do, you have to check out this website: http://www.thebaseballcube.com/birthdays.asp
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MLB Combines Forces with the USOC, USADA & the NFL
Yesterday, a bold, but necessary move was made by Major League Baseball (MLB). They have aligned themselves with three major US anti-drug organizations: the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the National Football League (NFL) join MLB in formation of the Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC). To read more on [...]
New FeedBurner RSS Feed for Baseball Reflections
Dear dedicated Baseball Reflections RSS subscribers,
I have switched over to FeedBurner’s RSS feeds just last night! So if you want a better RSS experience reading Baseball Reflections, then replace your current feed with my new and improved FeedBurner RSS feed. More features will be added as time, and my family, permits.
For those of [...]
Fantasy Baseball Analysis: 1B
Fielder or Howard, flip a coin!
There’s mere 2.02 point difference separating the top two candidates in the upcoming 2008 Fantasy Baseball Season. The Brewer’s Prince Fielder has a slight edge over the Phillies’ Ryan Howard.
Please note, my metrics are only using the basic 5×5 rotisserie statistics.
The Rays’ Carlos Pena is a close second [...]
The Greatest Defensive SS of the past 30 Years!
Ozzie Smith (the Wizard of Oz) of the St. Louis Cardinals
See his career stats from Baseball-Reference .
He has compiled 13 straight Gold Gloves at SS from 1980 to 1992
He has been selected to 15 All Star gameso
12 Consecutive from 1981 to 1992
Then 3 more consecutive appearances between 1994 and 1996
He [...]
Generals of the Diamond, Baseball QB’s, baseball’s Iron Men: the Catcher
Is Catching the most important position?
Let’s take a look…
In my opinion, you have 4 types of catchers:
The defensive minded catcher: He can’t hit his way out of a paper bag so why is he north of Single A? He can field the position better than most!
Some examples of this sort of catcher would be (sorry [...]
Ruth, Aaron, Or Bonds – Who Really Is The Greatest
After reading this article, I just had to include it. By the way, sorry for the lapse in writing, the holidays (and my wife’s birthday on the 1st.) can make it tough to find the time to write. More of my work to follow so stay tuned…
Ruth, Aaron, Or Bonds – Who Really Is The [...]
Happy New Year 2008!!!
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