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Jeff Zimmerman (TucsonRoyal)

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Royals Review Commented besides the White Sox and Astros on Braves Sign Former Royal on Royals Review - 11/24/09 3:41 PM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Posted Jeremy Affeldt - The MVP Canidate We Let Get Away on Royals Review - 11/24/09 3:13 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Looks like I got the McDonalds and Molina mixed up on the sheet. on Projected WAR and Contract Values for Free Agent Position Players on Beyond the Box Score - 11/24/09 12:17 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented It was an easy cut and paste from one page. If someone want to just put in the wOBA they can. on Projected WAR and Contract Values for Free Agent Position Players on Beyond the Box Score - 11/24/09 12:11 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented I need to look at the pitchers now. on Projected WAR and Contract Values for Free Agent Position Players on Beyond the Box Score - 11/24/09 11:11 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Well, since you moved up in the world, us peons will be manning the FA spreadsheet front. on Projected WAR and Contract Values for Free Agent Position Players on Beyond the Box Score - 11/24/09 10:29 AM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Posted Projected WAR and Contract Values for Free Agent Position Players on Beyond the Box Score - 11/24/09 1:15 AM EST

Royals Review Commented I am amazed he ended up 8th. on Zack Greinke finishes 17th in MVP balloting on Royals Review - 11/23/09 11:10 PM EST

Royals Review Commented Keizo Konishi of the Seattle Time according to Crasnick of ESPN on Zack Greinke finishes 17th in MVP balloting on Royals Review - 11/23/09 3:33 PM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Commented I am disappointed on the Zack vote on Zack Greinke finishes 17th in MVP balloting on Royals Review - 11/23/09 3:27 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented The voting is out and I am surprised Ben ended up 8th. For someone that got 0 media coverage, amazed 11 voters went with him. Almost 40%. on What Can Be Learned From the AL MVP Voting? on Beyond the Box Score - 11/23/09 2:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Commented I am actually taking Duffy ahead of Crow and Hosmer. on Royals Review Community Prospect List: #3 on Royals Review - 11/23/09 1:10 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Holy shit is that Ken Burns. Maybe that would explain Ken's love for baseball. on The last time the NL Cy Young was this close on Beyond the Box Score - 11/23/09 12:52 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented You and your anti-save propaganda on The last time the NL Cy Young was this close on Beyond the Box Score - 11/23/09 12:16 PM EST

Royals Review Voted for Dan Duffy--LHP on Royals Review - 11/23/09 9:58 AM EST

Royals Review Commented Sounds like the actual playoffs and WS on Are you good enough? on Royals Review - 11/23/09 8:47 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Posted Image FanShot on Beyond the Box Score - 11/23/09 1:34 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Now if only Ryan Bukvich could get into the Hall of Fame on his ability to not loss. on Why Don't Losses Count Anymore? on Beyond the Box Score - 11/23/09 1:18 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented WAR is a starting point for the discussion and some people believe Ben had a decent year. on What Can Be Learned From the AL MVP Voting? on Beyond the Box Score - 11/21/09 10:00 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Viva -- Ignore defense and position on What Can Be Learned From the AL MVP Voting? on Beyond the Box Score - 11/21/09 9:54 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Posted What Can Be Learned From the AL MVP Voting? on Beyond the Box Score - 11/21/09 10:40 AM EST

Royals Review Recommended I once picked up Jorge Campillo for my fantasy team on Royals Review - 11/20/09 9:54 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented They are the worst. I read some when Greike won and I just could not handle it on ESPN's Jerry Crasnick on defensive metrics on Beyond the Box Score - 11/20/09 11:06 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Why does xFIPS ignore them. I am just looking for the 3 true outcomes SO, BB and HR on Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum by LOWESS on Beyond the Box Score - 11/20/09 9:23 AM EST

Royals Review Commented I am in the boat if you're going to suck, at least entertain me in a different way on "David DeJesus had our best zone rating," Bannister said, referring to the Royals’ left fielder. "... on Royals Review - 11/20/09 1:19 AM EST

Royals Review Commented We won't sign anyone for a couple of days. on Late Night Royals Links: Greinke's Slider and Curve, Stats & Authority, Ireland... on Royals Review - 11/20/09 12:59 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented LIPS has all batted ball types, instead I just want fly balls to OF on Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum by LOWESS on Beyond the Box Score - 11/20/09 12:37 AM EST (2 replies)

Royals Review Commented I have the numbers, been lazy about writing it. on Late Night Royals Links: Greinke's Slider and Curve, Stats & Authority, Ireland... on Royals Review - 11/20/09 12:31 AM EST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Thanks. on Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum by LOWESS on Beyond the Box Score - 11/19/09 8:58 PM EST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented He might as long as he pitching half his games in Kaufman stadium. I have been trying to get park factors for HR/FB with no luck. on Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum by LOWESS on Beyond the Box Score - 11/19/09 8:26 PM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Commented Please say you are in the 20% that are rational. on Couldn't express it better myself. on Royals Review - 11/19/09 4:18 PM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Commented Wasn't this a fanshot about a week ago? on Kansas City Fails To Pick Up Option On Royals on Royals Review - 11/19/09 3:56 PM EST (3 replies)

Royals Review Commented when did they stop? on Yes, They Really Did Close the Upper Deck at Wrigely in the 1970s on Royals Review - 11/19/09 3:54 PM EST

Royals Review Commented Even worse, the Chiefs are on every weekend. I saw one game this year and it was extremely painful. on Couldn't express it better myself. on Royals Review - 11/19/09 1:56 PM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Commented The Royals would find some way to screw it up and they would still be in last place. on Royals Top 30 Prospects:#24-19 on Royals Review - 11/19/09 1:54 PM EST

Royals Review Commented I would take that --- What we need to get from him is actual stars or very highly rated prospects on What would be an appropriate haul for Greinke? on Royals Review - 11/19/09 1:50 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented I have video with Mike Schidmt in it and he said that the release point was key in knowing what pitch was coming. on The Curves of Zack Greinke on Beyond the Box Score - 11/19/09 9:37 AM EST

Royals Review Voted for Not enough on Royals Review - 11/19/09 1:12 AM EST

Royals Review Commented I am actually about out of town after 8 years. Wife has a new job back in Kansas. on Couldn't express it better myself. on Royals Review - 11/19/09 1:11 AM EST (1 reply)

Driveline Mechanics Commented Got it to work on Question on converting AVI's to GIFS on Driveline Mechanics - 11/19/09 1:05 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented No need to cover his mouth. He was in the empty seat area behind home plate. on Jim Tracy and Mike Scioscia Win Manager of the Year Awards on Beyond the Box Score - 11/19/09 12:22 AM EST

Royals Review Commented I am not arguing for Longoria's. It is pretty crazy good on What would be an appropriate haul for Greinke? on Royals Review - 11/18/09 10:32 PM EST

Royals Review Commented I found that using 7,6.5 and 6 over the next three years, Zack has a surplus in his contract of ~53M on What would be an appropriate haul for Greinke? on Royals Review - 11/18/09 9:36 PM EST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Let me know when you are ready with the next one. on Reward Retrospective - 1985 AL MVP - Right Team, Wrong Player on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 5:03 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Tommy added the that -- guess it is the future lawyer in him on Reward Retrospective - 1985 AL MVP - Right Team, Wrong Player on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 5:01 PM EST

Royals Review Commented Maybe we should have a poll on what do you use to measure a prospect. on Royals Review Community Prospect List: #2 on Royals Review - 11/18/09 2:43 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Posted Jim Tracy and Mike Scioscia Win Manager of the Year Awards on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 2:29 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Posted Reward Retrospective - 1985 AL MVP - Right Team, Wrong Player on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 2:08 PM EST

Royals Review Commented I took Moose over Crow right now. on Royals Review Community Prospect List: #2 on Royals Review - 11/18/09 12:34 PM EST

Royals Review Voted for Mike Moustakas--3B on Royals Review - 11/18/09 10:35 AM EST

Royals Review Posted Couldn't express it better myself. on Royals Review - 11/18/09 9:28 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Recommended Exactly How Awesome is Zack Greinke? on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 9:27 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented It was from his press conference when he signed his extension on Exactly How Awesome is Zack Greinke? on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 9:21 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Mowing lawns was "so last season". on Exactly How Awesome is Zack Greinke? on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 9:07 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Harry -- Do you have the release points for the different curves. on The Curves of Zack Greinke on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 8:52 AM EST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Voted for Mow Lawns. on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 8:50 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented That is Zack saying the right thing, here is Zack being Zack: on I’m also a follower, since Brian Bannister’s on our team, of sabermetric stuff and going into det... on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 1:37 AM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Commented Looks like Eric Gagne was one win under .500 on Zack Greinke Wins the 2009 Cy Young Award! on Royals Review - 11/17/09 9:57 PM EST

Royals Review Commented One you may want to check on is Eck - I think he is in the HOF with a sub-500 record on Zack Greinke Wins the 2009 Cy Young Award! on Royals Review - 11/17/09 6:01 PM EST

Royals Review Commented Congrats to Greinke on Zack Greinke Wins the 2009 Cy Young Award! on Royals Review - 11/17/09 4:33 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented It is all based off their past performance at each position, so no adjsutements. on 2010 UZR Projections - Updated 11/15/09 on Beyond the Box Score - 11/17/09 11:04 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Recommended Hmmm, yeah. on Beyond the Box Score - 11/17/09 9:29 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Posted Top Ten Baseball-Reference.com's Sponsorships on Beyond the Box Score - 11/17/09 9:24 AM EST

Royals Review Voted for Yes on Royals Review - 11/16/09 11:06 PM EST

Royals Review Posted Fan Graphs Looks at Last 4 Draft Classes on Royals Review - 11/16/09 3:34 PM EST

Royals Review Voted for Mike Montgomery-LHP on Royals Review - 11/16/09 3:30 PM EST

Driveline Mechanics Voted for No chance on Driveline Mechanics - 11/16/09 1:13 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Not sure what you mean. on wOBA to WAR Conversion Spreadsheet on Beyond the Box Score - 11/16/09 9:10 AM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented You can download the sheets and change the numbers to whatever you like, make sure to adjust the defensive position adjustements also. on wOBA to WAR Conversion Spreadsheet on Beyond the Box Score - 11/16/09 9:09 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Thanks for the heads up. I didn't post an age adjusted one as explained in the note at beginning of article. on 2010 UZR Projections - Updated 11/15/09 on Beyond the Box Score - 11/15/09 11:37 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Thanks for the heads up. I didn't post an age adjusted one as explained in the note at beginning of article. on 2010 UZR Projections - Updated 11/15/09 on Beyond the Box Score - 11/15/09 11:36 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented I think I am non underatanding your retirement. on The "30 parks on a budget" challenge on Beyond the Box Score - 11/15/09 11:30 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Are the hitters not updated with Chone from their 2009 projections on Assorted Links on Beyond the Box Score - 11/15/09 11:06 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented That is the difference of the age adjustment. Let me see what is going on. on 2010 UZR Projections - Updated 11/15/09 on Beyond the Box Score - 11/15/09 10:10 PM EST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented My thoughts exactly on Assorted Links on Beyond the Box Score - 11/15/09 6:53 PM EST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Pizza -- This "project" makes me think of a story I read about a fisherman on The "30 parks on a budget" challenge on Beyond the Box Score - 11/15/09 6:49 PM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Commented They could also be seeing who, if anybody, is leaking ideas. on Kaegel Counters Dutton on Royals Review - 11/15/09 11:49 AM EST (1 reply)

Red Reporter Commented One method is to look for people near a player like Stubbs and see how he did in the FSR on Jeff Zimmerman's UZR projections on Red Reporter - 11/15/09 11:43 AM EST

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Beyond the Box Score Commented After looking through many of the numbers, it seems that a player will need ~250 to really begin moving from the league average. on 2010 UZR Projections - Updated 11/15/09 on Beyond the Box Score - 11/15/09 11:33 AM EST

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