During his five seasons in Japan, Darvish averaged 204 IP per year while compiling a 1.72 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9…
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Major League pitching has changed drastically over the last few years. For example, the 2010 and 2011 seasons combined to produce nine no-hitters. The previous 10 seasons saw a total of 15. Collective ERAs are down in recent years (from 4.77 in 2000 to 3.94 in 2011), as are batting averages (from .270 in 2000 to .255 in 2011)…
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
While a worthy case for MVP could be made for both players — such as the ones made here and here — we’re here to determine something even more important: Which player will have more fantasy value in 2012?
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
In March I predicted the top 10 rookies of 2011 in terms of fantasy value. Now that the season is over, lets review my rankings…
Friday, October 7, 2011
Before the 2010 season, I got familiar with the idea of regression to the mean. This concept illustrates the phenomenon of an outlying statistic in one season (such as an extraordinary ERA) coming back down to earth in the next, simply by chance…
According to source, Penny deal is largest ever given to an American pitcher in his first contract with a Japanese team. #MLB Source: Penny's deal with Japan's Softbank Hawks: 1 yr, $4M plus $3.5M in performance bonuses, plus $4.5 mutual option for 2013. MORE #MLB Sources: #Athletics among teams pursuing #Rangers' Uehara. #Orioles remain interested. #MLB
Alfredo Aceves settles for $1.2 million, with 100K in possible incentives. The guy has been very worthwhile for the Red Sox. RT @MichaelBruesh: @Buster_ESPN it's weird how much you hate the reds MLB's best hitter in 2011 from the seventh inning on played in the NL West. http://t.co/voGC4r3t At No. 2: A guy who changed teams recently. Good morning, folks -- today's column is posted. http://t.co/7ClxEsQ1 Stuff on a former star with substance abuse issues, Hamilton, TUAOL.© 2012 Fantasy Baseball Insiders. Powered by Wordpress.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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