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Viva El Birdos Commented NO WAGNER on the bullpen on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 11:13 AM EST (3 replies)

Viva El Birdos Commented He'll regress on 2010 Hot Stove Post #1: CHONE hitter projections on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 11:09 AM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented You seem to have a deep misunderstanding about the value of players on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/21/09 11:07 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Recommended Everyone knows FIP breaks down at the extremes... on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 4:50 AM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Um... Joe Thurston?!?!?! on Milton Bradley Named NL "LVP" By Joe Posnanski on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/21/09 2:52 AM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Recommended Posnanski is hack writer and an idiot. on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/21/09 2:51 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented The best shape of your life? on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 1:47 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Looks like it on 2010 Hot Stove Post #1: CHONE hitter projections on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 1:39 AM EST (1 reply)

Lookout Landing Commented They have the same positional adjustment on Dustin Ackley, the 2nd baseman? on Lookout Landing - 11/21/09 1:25 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented He's also not back of the rotation on 2010 Hot Stove Post #1: CHONE hitter projections on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 1:09 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented I would love, love, love him on 2010 Hot Stove Post #1: CHONE hitter projections on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 1:07 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented The problem with tRA is the batted ball classifications on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 1:04 AM EST (1 reply)

Lookout Landing Commented Aren't 2B and CF basically equal in terms of value? on Dustin Ackley, the 2nd baseman? on Lookout Landing - 11/21/09 12:39 AM EST (3 replies)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Average players have typically been paid on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/21/09 12:36 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Vazquez was better in FIP WAR on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 12:34 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented BABIP takes over a half a career to tell you anything meaningful on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/21/09 12:14 AM EST

Amazin' Avenue Voted for No on Amazin' Avenue - 11/20/09 8:03 PM EST

Royals Review Commented Yeah, I don't really get that on "David DeJesus had our best zone rating," Bannister said, referring to the Royals’ left fielder. "... on Royals Review - 11/20/09 7:45 PM EST

Royals Review Commented HR/FB takes close to a half a career to say anything meaningufl about a pitcher's skill in that area on "David DeJesus had our best zone rating," Bannister said, referring to the Royals’ left fielder. "... on Royals Review - 11/20/09 7:44 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented yeah, that one on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 7:26 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 7:19 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Al on FanGraphs calls Grabow a "waste of cash." on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/20/09 7:16 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented For what it's worth on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 6:45 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented And groundballs lead to more double plays on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 6:44 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Okay, enough on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 6:42 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented It's all about SuperVORP now on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 6:11 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented And why should we give him 100% credit for getting good defense? on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 6:08 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Recommended I fucking hate this argument. on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 5:01 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Never on Joe Jackson talks briefly to a newsboy about yesterday's news on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 4:58 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented for lincecum, it's been two and a half years on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 2:45 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented All stats have flaws on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 10:57 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Let's break down the ways in which wins are out of a players control on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 10:53 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Huh on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 9:17 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Most good pitchers will overperform their FIP's on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 9:13 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Carp and Waino rated just as well in advanced stats on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 2:07 AM EST (2 replies)

Viva El Birdos Commented We'll respectfully disagree on both points then on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 1:21 AM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented oic on Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum by LOWESS on Beyond the Box Score - 11/20/09 1:17 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Stuff wise, Carpenter overshadows Wells by so much it's ridiculous on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 1:14 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented To what degree? on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 1:00 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Do you think that major league pitchers "pitch to the score"? on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 12:56 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented ... on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/20/09 12:56 AM EST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented LIPS does that already on Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum by LOWESS on Beyond the Box Score - 11/19/09 10:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Yeah on FanGraphs calls Grabow a "waste of cash." on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 10:21 PM EST

Lookout Landing Commented He was defensible, even when you throw out wins on Lincecum Nabs NL Cy Young on Lookout Landing - 11/19/09 10:07 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Recommended in related news, kyle mcclellan has sought refuge in the witness protection program. on Viva El Birdos - 11/19/09 7:52 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented God that's pathetic on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/19/09 7:51 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented So.... on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/19/09 7:51 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Well, Fuld barley had any playing time at all on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 7:43 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented I loled on Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft on Viva El Birdos - 11/19/09 7:41 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Recommended Brad Thompson had it all. on Viva El Birdos - 11/19/09 7:40 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Recommended GDM??? on Viva El Birdos - 11/19/09 7:40 PM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Well, I don't use OPS anymore on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 6:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Yeah on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 5:37 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented OPS underrates high OBP guys on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 5:06 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Yes, I would like Bradley on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 3:53 PM EST (2 replies)

Viva El Birdos Commented This is a pretty damn thourough table on November Rain on Viva El Birdos - 11/19/09 1:02 AM EST (1 reply)

Royals Review Voted for Just enough on Royals Review - 11/19/09 12:34 AM EST

Lookout Landing Commented I like the graph on Baseball, Life, And The Worth Of First Impressions on Lookout Landing - 11/19/09 12:33 AM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented I don't like misrepresentation on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 12:26 AM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented I'll try to be more clear on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 12:16 AM EST (2 replies)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented I'm sorry, but there is no other way to say this on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/19/09 12:13 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Where do you find this stuff? on Assorted Links on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 11:14 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented Do you enjoy acting like this? on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/18/09 11:01 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented A projection, by definition, can't be accurate or innacurate on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/18/09 11:00 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Good post RB on November Rain on Viva El Birdos - 11/18/09 10:37 PM EST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented You are testing xBABIP... on a new xBABIP calculator on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 10:35 PM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented You've missed the point on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/18/09 10:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented I guess defense doesn't matter on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/18/09 10:31 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Z for I fucking hate all of you on November Rain on Viva El Birdos - 11/18/09 10:28 PM EST (2 replies)

Viva El Birdos Recommended happiest thing I could think of to cheer up the masses on Viva El Birdos - 11/18/09 10:26 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Hey chuck! on November Rain on Viva El Birdos - 11/18/09 10:25 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented ditto on Waino, the Cy Young, and Me — a poem by Chris Carpenter on Viva El Birdos - 11/18/09 1:43 AM EST

Amazin' Avenue Commented Reminds me of the allegory of the cave on AL Cy Young Winner Uses Statistical Numbers on Amazin' Avenue - 11/18/09 1:00 AM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Recommended I was going to put this in the post, but forgot: on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/18/09 12:56 AM EST

Amazin' Avenue Commented They linked zone rating to FanGraphs on AL Cy Young Winner Uses Statistical Numbers on Amazin' Avenue - 11/18/09 12:40 AM EST (2 replies)

Amazin' Avenue Commented I like Kepner, but he can be a bit sensational at times on AL Cy Young Winner Uses Statistical Numbers on Amazin' Avenue - 11/18/09 12:40 AM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented I voted to let him go on On Harden and the Players Jim Hendry Lets Go on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/18/09 12:34 AM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Voted for Let him go. on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/18/09 12:34 AM EST

Royals Review Commented It's my understanding that BsR - FIP is a dynamic formula, that adjusts for the run values of each event based on the run value dictated by the pitcher on Zack Greinke Wins the 2009 Cy Young Award! on Royals Review - 11/18/09 12:31 AM EST

Bleed Cubbie Blue Commented See, the problem is that he performed very well the second half of the seaosn with the Cubs on Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 11/18/09 12:25 AM EST (1 reply)

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