Category Archives: Mariners

Handicapping the Award Races

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

We’ve entered the final six weeks of the 2013 baseball season, leaving teams with anywhere between 36 and 40 games to play. How teams in Miami, Phoenix, and a dome in St. Petersburg have played four fewer games than the … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Brewers, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Mariners, Mets, Orioles, Pirates, Postseason Awards, Tigers, Uncategorized, White Sox, Yankees | 5 Comments

Which Papi is the Best DH Ever?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by

Another one for the Forecaster: On a rainy July night in Boston with first place on the line, the Red Sox trail the Rays by one run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Two outs, runner on first, up … Continue reading →

Posted in Hall of Fame, Mariners, Red Sox | 1 Comment

Franchise Player Mock Draft

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

I understand ESPN presented its annual franchise player mock draft today. I’d link to it, but I want to make my picks in a similar draft before I see who their experts picked. When I’m done, I’ll check out ESPN’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Athletics, Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Orioles, Phillies, Pirates, Rangers, Rays, Reds, Rockies, Royals, Tigers, White Sox | Leave a comment

What Can Nerds Learn From Wedgies?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Here’s one I just posted at High Heat Stats. Check there for further discussion. Yesterday, Mariners Manager Eric Wedge blamed sabermetrics, “for lack of a better term”, for Dustin Ackley’s failure to perform at the major league level. From the … Continue reading →

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An Early All-Star Ballot

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

In the past, I’ve used this space to name my quarter-season All-Star team. With the actual All-Star ballot now out, I’m tempted to post both a novelty piece about the players enjoying unexpected success through 40-45 games and an actual … Continue reading →

Posted in All-Star Game, Angels, Blue Jays, Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Indians, Mariners, Mets, Nationals, Orioles, Padres, Phillies, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, Reds, Royals, Tigers, Twins, White Sox, Yankees | Leave a comment

Walter Johnson Award Ballot, 2012 Edition

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

We’ve dismissed with the easy awards. Let’s get down to the good stuff. The Baseball Bloggers Alliance’s version of the Cy Young Award is the Walter Johnson, and both leagues are worthy of some debate. Let’s get started: American League … Continue reading →

Posted in Dodgers, Mariners, Mets, Nationals, Phillies, Postseason Awards, Rangers, Rays, Reds, Season Score, Tigers, White Sox | 5 Comments

FDP and King Felix

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Today is an exciting day in SABR world. Fangraphs launched what may look to the average fan like a few new junk stats. To me, these stats represent the biggest advancement since I started blogging in 2010. For those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Mariners, Season Score, Tigers | 7 Comments