Estimating the Impact
by Bill Baer on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 10 Comments »
Last night was unbelievably confusing if you are able to maintain a pulse while on the Internet. Disparate information was flying in from all angles, and there was enough overreaction to fuel an entire season of Dr. Phil programs. In ...
Phillies Trade Lee for Halladay
by Bill Baer on Monday, December 14th, 2009Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 13 Comments »
Jon Heyman of SI.com is reporting that the Phillies have indeed traded left-hander Cliff Lee in a three-team trade that nets them right-hander Roy Halladay. The following will be updated as more information comes in. The incomplete roster: PHI gets: Roy Halladay ...
Trade Proposal Fail
by Bill Baer on Saturday, December 12th, 2009Posted in Media, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 22 Comments »
Read this article by Ken Rosenthal at FOX Sports. Let it sink in. Experience his ideas. When you've done that, move down to the next paragraph. * * * Rosenthal proposes a multi-team trade involving the Toronto Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies, ...
Roy Something-or-Other
by Bill Baer on Friday, December 11th, 2009Posted in Media, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 1 Comment »
The Interwebs are abuzz with Roy Halladay rumors, hints, whispers, and sweet nothings. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro has been eager to dismiss each and every suggestion of a possible trade. Twitter has been there to get us excited again. Like ...
Get To Know Your BBA Members
by Bill Baer on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Posted in Baseball Bloggers Alliance, Interviews, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | No Comments »
Click here to read my interview for the Baseball Bloggers Alliance. Stay tuned for more interviews of the other various members as well. Here's my favorite question from the set: Question 7: How much of the “Philly fan” reputation is deserved? None. You ...
BDD: NYY-DET-ARI Three-Way
by Bill Baer on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Posted in Baseball Daily Digest, MLB | No Comments »
At Baseball Daily Digest, I analyze the three-way trade made between the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Overall, it appears to be a great trade for both the Yankees and Tigers, and a remarkably poor trade for the ...
Offseason Rumors: Yea or Nay
by Bill Baer on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 9 Comments »
The Phillies have been linked to many names, even after adding Dewayne Wise, Juan Castro, Brian Schneider, and Placido Polanco. Among potential additions are Brandon Lyon, J.J. Putz, John Smoltz, and even Aroldis Chapman. The Phils are also thinking about ...
BDD: The Matt Lindstrom Conundrum
by Bill Baer on Sunday, December 6th, 2009Posted in Baseball Daily Digest, MLB, Sabermetrics | 2 Comments »
At Baseball Daily Digest, I take a look at Matt Lindstrom and determine if he's worth the risk to the several teams interested in trading for his services. His runners left on base percentage (LOB%) was 61.6% after previously resting at ...
Raul Ibanez and Ruben Amaro: On Notice
by Bill Baer on Friday, December 4th, 2009Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 15 Comments »
Scott Lauber reported yesterday, after the Phillies had signed Placido Polanco, that recent signee and left fielder Raul Ibanez helped to recruit The Forehead for the former WFC's. Polanco got a three-year, $18 million deal that will end when he's ...
Chris Jaffe’s Evaluating Baseball’s Managers: Gene Mauch
by Bill Baer on Friday, December 4th, 2009Posted in Baseball Daily Digest, Media, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 2 Comments »
Chris Jaffe is the author of the book Evaluating Baseball’s Managers: A History and Analysis of Performance in the Major Leagues, 1876–2008. If you're like me and a huge baseball fan, it already sounds interesting, but Chris was nice enough ...
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