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Looking at the Pineda/Montero Deal In Light of Trend Toward Long-Term Extensions

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged , , , on April 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Because of Michael Pineda’s shoulder tendinitis, not to mention the corresponding decline in velocity that was either a manifestation or cause of the injury, two questions have become popular: have the Mariners already won the trade and, if allowed to take a mulligan, would/should the Yankees still pull the trigger? Before answering the latter question, […]

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Velocity Matters: Did Yankees Overlook Red Flags Regarding Pineda?

Posted in Baseball, Injuries, MLB, Spring Training, Yankees, tagged , , on March 31, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Did Michael Pineda hurt his shoulder trying to generate velocity in an effort to quell the furor building over his lower radar gun readings? Or, was pre-existing soreness the cause of his diminished velocity? At this point, it really doesn’t matter. The Yankees chief concern is now the result of Pineda’s MRI. If the test […]

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Springboard Effect: Does a Good Exhibition Record Translate to the Regular Season?

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Spring Training, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on March 30, 2012 | 6 Comments »

Break up the Toronto Blue Jays! Entering play today, Jose Bautista and company have been tearing up the Grapefruit League, compiling an impressive 22-4 record, which represents the highest spring winning percentage since 1984 (excludes the abbreviated 1990 exhibition schedule). If the Blue Jays maintain their above .800 winning percentage, they’ll join the 1997 Marlins […]

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Do Spring Training Stats Matter After All?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Spring Training, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on March 27, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Spring training stats mean nothing. At least that’s what most people seem to think. However, a recent correlation analysis published by Fangraphs.com suggests otherwise. In particular, the fangraphs’ study concluded that walk and strikeout rates in the spring (both good and bad) may foreshadow performance during the regular season, which isn’t exactly a revolutionary conclusion. […]

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Is Adam “Dunn”? Spring Resurgence Points to Comeback, but What Does History Say?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged , on March 24, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Adam Dunn has been on fire this spring. In 36 plate appearances, the brawny lefty has belted four home runs to go along with 12 RBIs and an impressive slash line of .308/.500/.808. Normally, for an 11-year veteran with a career OPS+ of 127, spring numbers, regardless of how impressive, wouldn’t even amount to a footnote. […]

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Can Joba Chamberlain Bounce Back from Latest Injury?

Posted in Baseball, Injuries, MLB, Yankees, tagged on March 23, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Joba Chamberlain is the itsy-bitsy spider of the Yankees. Just when you think he is ready to reach the height of his potential, something happens to drag him back down. This time, the culprit was a trampoline, which, considering the ups and downs in his brief career, seems rather apropos. That Chamberlain was injured playing […]

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Remembering a Not So Chipper Start to Future Hall of Famer’s Career

Posted in Baseball, Hall of Fame, MLB, Spring Training, Yankees, tagged , on March 22, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Chipper Jones’ induction year for the Hall of Fame has officially been set. In January 2018, the long-time Atlanta Braves’ third baseman will take his place among baseball’s elite in Cooperstown, five year after his retirement, which Jones recently announced will take place after this season. During his career, which has spanned 20 years, Jones […]

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