SB Nation User Blog: knuckleballer

MLB Profit Margins

knuckleballer — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:27:54 -0000

Hey guys, here's a question. I am trying to find information that shows what MLB teams profit margins are. Someone mentioned to me that their profits are usually less than they pay their highest paid player, but I find that highly unlikely.

Then again, what do I know? Does anyone have a good resource for this type of question? I'm curious and would like to know how to compare these types of things. Thanks guys.

More valuable base stealer: Kinsler of Ellsbury?

knuckleballer — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:40:44 -0000

Which player's stolen bases are more valuable to his respective team, Ian Kinsler's 26 steals at a 92% success rate or Ellsbury's 50 steals at 82%?

And what is more valuable for a team, a player stealing 25-30 bases at 90% or stealing 50-55 at 80%?

I have been debating this with a friend and I'm curious to hear other opinions. Thanks for your responses, I am looking forward to them.

Carlos Quentin

knuckleballer — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:58:17 -0000

I'm curious what other people's opinions are related to Quentin's breakout year. I know he was a decent prospect, but do people think he's actually this good, or this year is going to be a fluke. Predictions for 2009 and beyond?

I think he's good, but I'm not sure he's this good.

dummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy textdummy text

A question about the book . . .

knuckleballer — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:15:19 -0000

To John or anyone else who knows the answer.

I have been reading the site for a while, but just purchased the prospect book for the first time. Does the newsletter come free with the purchase of the book? Or do I have to sign up for that elsewhere. I enjoy reading and would like to know more.

Thanks