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Jed MC

Feb 12, 2008 Dec 23, 2009 4 1805

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Figgins Article at The Hardball Times

This compares Figgins to the 2009 Mariners #2 hitters, 3B, and 2B.

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Ichiro may be even more awesome than we thought.

There is an interesting post by Tom Tango about Ichiro and possible bias in the way balls in play are classified.

From the post: "What this tells me is that the batted ball types, when Ichiro is on the field, are not being marked fairly. It’s possible based on how he’s positioned, and based on how often he gets an out on a line drive, that those balls in air are being classified as flyballs instead. That is, rather than being major credit with getting an out on a tough line drive, he is instead getting minor credit on a typical fly ball."

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More Shortstop Stuff - J.J. Hardy vs. Yuni

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I started this earlier today and with JI's and marc w's posts about shortstops, now seems like a good time to post it.

As we all know, SS is a huge need for Seattle in 2009 and beyond.  I've seen a lot of posts here and other places suggesting a trade for JJ Hardy because he's good and may be too expensive for the Brewers starting with the 09 season - his 2nd arbitration year if I'm not mistaken.

So, based on nothing other than internet rumblings, I thought I'd try and place a value on Hardy vs. Yuni to show the benefits of trading for Hardy and also to come up with a proper trade for him.  I'm pretty new to valuing players - I usually search LL / USSM / Fangraphs so I can read the work of smart and competent people.  If I did make a mistake or mistakes, please feel free to correct me.

I also am not certain as to what the Brewers need in return for Hardy.  I assume with CC & Sheets leaving they will need starting pitching as well as some infield help to replace Hardy.  I guess the Brewers wouldn't be thinking of trading Hardy if they didn't feel they have a replacement already available.  With Saloman Torres retiring and a few other bullpen pitchers on the FA market they probably need some bullpen help as well.

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New M's deal with FSN

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I saw this article today.  It basically says the M's have signed a new deal with FSN for 12 years / $400+ million.  I know it is good for the M's and is larger than their previous contract.  However, I don't really know how this deal compares to other clubs, how it will impact payroll, etc?  I'd appreciate some feedback/thoughts from people more knowledgeable than I am.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/338798_maritv08.html

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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