Gopherballs

joined Feb 12, 2008
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	Maybe TV Commented on Jarrod Dyson to disabled list, David Lough likely promoted on May 17 2013, 3:58p - 1 reply
	There is one lurking Commented on It's not a platoon! on May 17 2013, 3:56p - 1 reply
	Duffy's first stint as a starter kind of sucked Commented on Jarrod Dyson to disabled list, David Lough likely promoted on May 17 2013, 3:47p
	as stated above Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 17 2013, 3:42p
	The point is that Duffy gets talked about as if he is already a #3 or better Commented on Jarrod Dyson to disabled list, David Lough likely promoted on May 17 2013, 2:31p - 2 replies
	The value of baserunning, though, pales in comparison to getting on-base in the first place Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 17 2013, 2:07p - 1 reply
	Except the simulations have been tested and confirmed using the real world data Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 17 2013, 1:56p
	Friday OT: The Office Finale Ends Posted on May 17 2013, 1:03p
	The best part for Dyson Commented on Jarrod Dyson to disabled list, David Lough likely promoted on May 17 2013, 12:33p - 2 replies
	What's funny is that they left my DRays Bay joke Commented on Jarrod Dyson to disabled list, David Lough likely promoted on May 17 2013, 12:27p
	I blame DRays Bay Commented on An update on SB Nation site performance on May 16 2013, 11:52p - 8 replies
	Blog Huddle Joined on May 16 2013, 11:52p
	his minor league 6.23 K/9 is not very good either Commented on Royals Take Series from Angels on May 16 2013, 7:08p - 1 reply
	Check out the glossary tab at Fangraphs.com Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 16 2013, 6:53p - 2 replies
	But he would fill a hole Commented on Royals Take Series from Angels on May 16 2013, 5:01p - 1 reply
	This might be the gender difference talking here Commented on OT Friday Thread: Disappointed on May 16 2013, 4:27p
	Adcock to the bullpen? Commented on Royals Take Series from Angels on May 16 2013, 4:10p - 2 replies
	no problem Commented on Royals Take Series from Angels on May 16 2013, 3:20p
	RIP Minor Leage Splits Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 16 2013, 3:00p - 1 reply
	probably a safe assumption Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 16 2013, 2:49p
	at least the "show comment" button was a great development Commented on Royals Take Series from Angels on May 16 2013, 2:43p
	Look at the platoon splits by pitch Commented on Royals Take Series from Angels on May 16 2013, 2:40p - 1 reply
	Are you talking about pitchers or hitters? Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 16 2013, 2:24p - 2 replies
	You never want to check out behind Murray Chass at the drug store. Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 16 2013, 2:07p
	other research generally agrees but has found that you need little bigger sample sizes for some stats Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 16 2013, 2:05p
	Keep in mind that there are several different questions being asked Commented on All Sabermetric Questions Answered Post on May 16 2013, 1:59p
	I think you mean splitter not sinker Commented on Royals Take Series from Angels on May 16 2013, 10:30a - 2 replies
	Is SBN having issues? Commented on The Royals Improved Baserunning on May 15 2013, 2:58p - 2 replies
	Hochevar for closer! Commented on Royals throttle Angels on May 14 2013, 7:57a - 2 replies
	Maybe, as I genuinely love Raiders, Close Encounters, and Jaws Commented on OT Friday Thread: Disappointed on May 13 2013, 8:40p - 1 reply
	He is not exactly breaking down the door Commented on Royals Review Round-up on May 13 2013, 6:37p
	Billy Joel has not received this much attention in a week since 1994 Commented on Head west, Royals on May 13 2013, 5:09p - 1 reply
	Izturis is a career 315 wOBA guy who peaked in 340 wOBA territory Commented on Royals Review Round-up on May 13 2013, 5:03p
	projection systems have him around 300 wOBA for the rest of the year Commented on Royals Review Round-up on May 13 2013, 4:19p - 1 reply
	sure on worst performance to date Commented on Royals Review Round-up on May 13 2013, 4:12p - 3 replies
	not to be that guy Commented on Royals Review Round-up on May 13 2013, 4:01p
	O's Commented on Royals Review Round-up on May 13 2013, 3:53p - 3 replies
	yeah, platoon unless you somehow get a true everyday player Commented on Royals Review Round-up on May 13 2013, 3:51p - 2 replies
	right Commented on Royals Review Round-up on May 13 2013, 3:50p - 1 reply
	Be careful about using a "career average" with a "career" that basically equals one season Commented on Royals manufacture two runs, somehow lose baseball game on May 13 2013, 1:54p - 1 reply
	I want to see the highlight of the ball bouncing off Canseco's head for a home run one more time Commented on No-Name Yankees Look Like Old Yankees in 11-6 Win Over Royals on May 13 2013, 1:46p
	1. In 5th or 6th grade Commented on OT Friday Thread: Disappointed on May 13 2013, 1:08p - 1 reply
	Duane's Ono Burger > Bubba's Commented on OT Friday Thread: Disappointed on May 12 2013, 12:03a
	Shouldn't it be chicken or goose? Commented on OT Friday Thread: Disappointed on May 12 2013, 12:02a
	No, you were wrong about the main point Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 11 2013, 12:21p - 1 reply
	need a two-day edit timer Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 7:11p
	actually, it is on you Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 3:15p - 1 reply
	DDJ would need a platoon partner Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 3:08p - 1 reply
	Jaso is pretty good Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 3:08p
	DeJesus is still pretty good against RHP, which is why you would platoon Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 3:06p - 1 reply
	the other overlords are generally reasonable and fair, so any of them would be fine as moderators Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 3:04p
	Oh, Keith gets his own podcast Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 2:58p - 1 reply
	but that is just another assumption without anything backing it up Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 2:56p - 1 reply
	and the thing about the lineup optimizers is that they take into account the other hitters in the lineup Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 2:33p
	I am not seeing how it necessarily works out that way Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 2:31p
	I think you just figured out the reason why what you cited does not support your claim about optimal lineups Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 2:24p - 1 reply
	Not that I am aware of Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 1:38p - 3 replies
	MLB Trade Rumors is nothing but a glory hog Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 1:35p - 1 reply
	Buster, go to your room Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 1:34p
	But that does not show that the Royals scored less runs than they would have if Gordon did not bat leadoff Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 1:32p - 1 reply
	Yeah, it is amazing how little depth the Royals have Commented on The Royals, Yankees and injuries on May 10 2013, 1:16p - 1 reply
	All you need to know is that he did well hitting leadoff in the winter league Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 12:54p
	But Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 12:51p
	looking stuff up before posting is not that hard Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 12:50p - 1 reply
	Am I missing something here? Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 12:09p - 2 replies
	The Rays have done this Commented on New Lineup Sparks Royals to 6-2 Win on May 10 2013, 10:30a
	no major league starter gets on base 25% of the time Recommended on May 10 2013, 10:23a
	Get used to "Lorenzo Cain out on sacrifice bunt, pitcher to first base, Alcides Escobar to second base" Commented on Game 31 Open Thread - Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles on May 9 2013, 7:12p - 1 reply
	Look at what I found: Recommended on May 9 2013, 7:01p
	5 Best Hitters by Projections Commented on Lineup Change May Be Looming on May 9 2013, 5:36p
	Cain has a career OBP about 30 points better than Escobar Commented on Lineup Change May Be Looming on May 9 2013, 5:02p - 1 reply
	at least Cain moving up is a positive Commented on Lineup Change May Be Looming on May 9 2013, 4:02p - 1 reply
	That might hide some of his defensive problems Commented on Lineup Change May Be Looming on May 9 2013, 3:15p
	I'm sticking with right-handed AJ Pierzynski Commented on Lineup Change May Be Looming on May 9 2013, 3:01p
	Nothing beats leading off with a guy with career 316 OBA Commented on Lineup Change May Be Looming on May 9 2013, 2:38p - 1 reply
	That's a little strong Commented on Lineup Change May Be Looming on May 9 2013, 2:34p - 1 reply
	Well, Sal does have to spend quite a bit of time around Francoeur Recommended on May 9 2013, 2:29p
	Billy Joel will drink to that! Commented on Royal Ups and Down - Buffoonery in Baltimore Edition on May 9 2013, 1:36p - 2 replies
	Hillenbrand Commented on Royal Ups and Down - Buffoonery in Baltimore Edition on May 9 2013, 1:07p - 1 reply
	Zombie Kurt Vonnegut is going to get you for crediting "and so it goes" to Billy F## Joel Commented on Royal Ups and Down - Buffoonery in Baltimore Edition on May 9 2013, 12:24p - 2 replies*

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