SB Nation User Blog: david h

Griffey

david h — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:53:13 -0000

No, this isn't a diary about some nonsensical fantasy of bringing him back to Seattle. I am, however, still a fan with fond memories, so it's nice to see this:

Cincinnati right fielder Ken Griffey told Hall of Fame President Dale Petroskey during his visit to Reds' camp that he would prefer to wear a Seattle cap on his plaque in Cooperstown.

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Adam Everett is a Twin

david h — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:14:01 -0000

We should sign the other one.

One year deal.

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Our Front Office is Worse Than Others

david h — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 07:24:08 -0000

We did not offer Guillen arbitration (via rotoworld). That's ridiculously stupid. Where's the downside in offering arbitration? Maybe Bavasi and McLaren's heads would have exploded trying for another year to fit Jones into the lineup.

Actually, that's not much of a downside either...

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Off Topic Diary of the Day

david h — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:22:34 -0000

I've been looking for this on and off for the last couple years, so maybe someone here can help me out. Do any of you know where to find video of one of the most hilariously awesome events in sports history, the crazy play between the Twins and Royals on May 30, 2004, where, among other oddities, Jacque Jones nailed Mike Sweeney in the back with a throw from shallow right? I would love to be able to find this video on line, but all my efforts have hit dead ends. At least I can fall back on the Legovision re-enactment, but having the video would make me incredibly happy for at least a week. Thanks.

Brett Myers: Set-up Man!

david h — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:19:08 -0000

What the hell are they thinking? If they think he is such a crap starter, maybe Bavasi can work his ties with Gillick?

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Jason Marquis, 3 year deal

david h — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 18:15:54 -0000

To the Cubs for $20 million? $28 million? Unclear right now, but either way, wow. We better lock up Pineiro this instant!

Jason Marquis 2006
W-L: 14-16
ERA: 6.02
K/9: 4.45
BB/9: 3.47
HR/9: 1.62
GB%: 42.9%
BABIP: .292

Joel Pineiro 2006
W-L: 8-13
ERA: 6.36
K/9: 4.73
BB/9: 3.48
HR/9: 1.25
GB%: 47.5%
BABIP: .329

On WE and Bullpen Usage

david h — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:21:08 -0000

We all seem to agree that Hargrove, as well as most managers, do not use their bullpen in a way that helps the team the most - using crappier pitchers in high leverage situations early in the game and the best reliever (typically) based on save situations alone.

A lot of our complaints stem from Win Expectancy - looking at the daily charts and the WE data, we see that getting out of a tight situation in the 7th inning can improve a team's WE much more than closing the door in the 9th. However, there may be a problem - I'm not sure how big - in analyzing bullpen usage this way.

WE is based on data from 1979 - 1990. During this time, the traditional closer role was well established, though there probably were exceptions (managers who used their bullpen differently, or Mariano-type closers who often came in before the 9th). So the data is based on the outcomes of "traditional" usage we see (and complain about) today.

Because of this, perhaps the WE is still low with a close game in the 6th or 7th in part because lesser-skilled relievers were used in these earlier innings throughout the 1980s, and the leads were often blown by those pitchers. And the WE shoots up so much after these innings because, once they get through them, the best pitchers typically finished off the game successfully.

If, during the decade, the best pitchers were used in the earlier innings as many suggest should happen, the WE would likely already be higher when they enter, since those middle innings are better protected. Further, getting through the 6th - 8th may not increase the WE as much as it currently does if the best pitcher wasn't saved for the 9th during the decade of data - there would have been more blown 9th inning leads, and this would be reflected in a lower WE entering the 9th. Thus, there would be a lower WE going into the 9th with a lead, and the pitcher who closes out the game would get a higher WE value than he currently does.

I doubt the change would be that drastic, and I agree that the best bullpen arm should not be saved for the 9th when there is an important situation earlier in the game, but it is something to consider. Please point out if this is wrong for any reason - I went into this with a clear idea of what I intended to say and proceeded to get more and more confused as I wrote.

Preston Wilson, Center Field

david h — Sun, 18 Dec 2005 17:36:13 -0000

The PI article on the M's series of suicidal events tosses out the possibility of the M's looking to Preston Wilson to fill the center field gap, left by the "trade" of Reed for Arroyo following the disaster of Jarrod Washburn.

I hope to see many signs on opening day reading "four years and 38 mil for John Halama???"

Odds and Ends

david h — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:29:43 -0000

Rotoworld has all sorts of interesting bits today:

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"The Rangers have offered Matt Morris a deal believed to be worth about $25 million over three years."

Run awayyyy!!!!

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"Alfonso Soriano said he has no intention of playing outfield for the Nationals. 'I'm going to play second base,' Soriano said."

So the Nat's might have to move him right away. The follow up discusses the possibility of trading Nick Johnson and moving Vidro to 1st. It's hard to think they would fix this problem by trading their best hitter, but after the deals they've made this year and last, I would get on the phone with them right now.

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"A source told the Boston Herald another team that was interested in Andy Marte turned away after the Braves acknowledged the player had a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of an elbow."

I don't know anything about injuries like this, but is it still such a steal for Boston?

Things Scott Boras and George "Babyface" Nelson have in common

david h — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:19:38 -0000

Boras spoke to the media and basically demanded 5 years for Millwood, and at least 55 million. Think the Mariners will go that far?

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051207&content_id=1278781& vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea

(yeah, don't know how to link)