SB Nation User Blog: rhythm

New Music Thread (because Hatchetm wouldn't start one himself)

rhythm — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:52:36 -0000

If you want to talk Wilco, then be my guest. I have not yet heard their album and honestly can't recall a specific song by the boys, though I know their album with the Marina Towers on the cover is ubiquitous.

The most interesting music I've heard lately has been Desorden Publico, a Venezuelan Ska band. Some of their songs sound like clown music, literally.

Other recent favorites have included Bad Brains and the Melvins.

Now, let's trash the place!

White Sox Opponents' Run Distribution To be taken in context with Cheat's graph of the offensive...

rhythm — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:10:13 -0000

White Sox Opponents' Run Distribution

To be taken in context with Cheat's graph of the offensive output of the White Sox, this graph gives an idea of how the pitching staff is doing.

In around 50% of the games, the opponents are scoring 3 runs or less. I take this as a good sign.

Also, I took the liberty to separate out starts by Contreras, seeing as he's struggled this year. You can see that the percentage of 9 and 10+ run scoring games is reduced and well over 50% of the games started by the other members of the rotation result in opponents scoring 3 runs or less.

Further proof that Chicago doesn't have a monopoly on idiot sports columnists

rhythm — Sat, 09 May 2009 03:28:37 -0000

Further proof that Chicago doesn't have a monopoly on idiot sports columnists

Kawakami seems to be trying his best to combine the worst of Rogers and Cowley. A recent example is this article he penned while evaluating both the Giants and A’s roster.

My favorite part of the article is how he defines his "keepers" and here’s his definition: A keeper is someone who could play a productive role on a playoff-level team or could be traded to acquire more keepers.

He then goes on to divide the rosters into keepers and non-keepers. He goes Rogers on us with comparing the numbers of keepers from each team and the change in the number of keepers vs. last year.

Also worth noting, he goes on to pull a Cowley by having Rowand as a keeper last year and a non-keeper this year.

Nick Adenhart killed in hit-and-run

rhythm — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:09:07 -0000

Nick Adenhart killed in hit-and-run

I know these accidents happen everyday, most recently in Donte Stallworth's drunk driving incident, but it's still shitty.

I was listening to the A's vs. Angels last night and the dude pitched a good game, pitching himself out of trouble on multiple occasions.

Bottom line, if you're going to drink or get high, call a cab.

Gaudin Released by Cubby Bears, Better Gamble than Gobble?

rhythm — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:19:06 -0000

Gaudin Released by Cubby Bears, Better Gamble than Gobble?

I realize he may not make it to the Sox, but Gaudin might be an asset in the event one of C+C rehab factory goes down. Fangraphs player page here.

Pissing in the wind, I know, but I thought I would put it up here in case you didn't see it already.

Cubs to cut Bako or K. Hill, possible backup catcher fodder?

rhythm — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:36:39 -0000

Cubs to cut Bako or K. Hill, possible backup catcher fodder?

Originally, I thought either of them would be an improvement over Corky, but check out the range of predictions (Marcel, Bill James, etc.) lifted from Fangraphs:
Corky Miller wOBA .281-.315
AJ wOBA .267-.279
Bako wOBA .249-.278
K Hill wOBA .229-.236
I guess the Sox could do much worse than Miller, thoughts?

-Edited Barko to Bako, thanks larry!

Palehose 9 - More Speed

rhythm — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:12:41 -0000

Palehose 9 - More Speed

Carl's latest at the link, it's a doozy!

Roberts Released by Giants, Can He Still Man CF?

rhythm — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:59:12 -0000

Roberts Released by Giants, Can He Still Man CF?

Is this an option to cure the Sox CF suckfest? Will colintj consider putting him on the CF WAR spreadsheet?

Dynamic Stretching Article for Amateur Athletes

rhythm — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:27:42 -0000

Dynamic Stretching Article for Amateur Athletes

I ran across this article on dynamic stretching and thought of those among us still playing ball, running, surfing, or even playing with themselves. We wouldn't want anyone to pull a muscle. ;)

Dynamic stretching was news to me, so here's hoping the article helps you in whatever activities in which you wish to engage.

That's gotta hurt!

rhythm — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:38:58 -0000

That's gotta hurt!