Albert Pujols Not a Fit in Philadelphia
by Bill Baer on Monday, February 28th, 2011Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 52 Comments »
Over at Beerleaguer, Drew Silverman argues that the Phillies could make a trade for Albert Pujols, sending Ryan Howard and Joe Blanton away for the future first-ballot Hall of Famer. The rumor isn't new -- similar rumors ...
Potential Phillies Lineups
by Bill Baer on Thursday, February 24th, 2011Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 37 Comments »
If you follow blogs with any regularity, the dawn of a new season brings plenty of lively lineup debates. The Phillies have certainly had their share of lineup debates as Jimmy Rollins is not the prototypical lead-off hitter and ...
Which Phillies Storyline Are You Following?
by Bill Baer on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 30 Comments »
Now that baseball is back, every fan goes into spring training with a particular storyline he or she is most interested in. It may be the arrival of a hyped-up prospect, seeing a newly-acquired player (via free agency or trade), ...
Marlins 2011 Season Preview with Michael Jong
by Bill Baer on Thursday, February 17th, 2011Posted in 2011 Preview, Interviews, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | No Comments »
Baseball is officially under way as pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training. Every team goes into spring training with hope as well as some pertinent questions. To get a feel for what other teams are looking for, I ...
Graph of the Intermittent Time Period
by Bill Baer on Thursday, February 17th, 2011Posted in Graphs, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 7 Comments »
On Twitter, one of my followers (@Slap_Bet) linked me to the active leaders in hit-by-pitches on Baseball Reference. Although I have long respected Chase Utley's ability to get hit, I was surprised to see him at #8 with 125 ...
Nationals 2011 Season Preview with Harper Gordek
by Bill Baer on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011Posted in 2011 Preview, Interviews, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 5 Comments »
Baseball is officially under way as pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training. Every team goes into spring training with hope as well as some pertinent questions. To get a feel for what other teams are looking for, I ...
Mets 2011 Season Preview with Joe Janish
by Bill Baer on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011Posted in 2011 Preview, Interviews, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 5 Comments »
Baseball is officially under way as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Every team goes into spring training with hope as well as some pertinent questions. To get a feel for what other teams are looking for, I caught ...
Are the Phillies Missing Right-Handed Power?
by Bill Baer on Monday, February 14th, 2011Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 15 Comments »
On Saturday, a commenter left a few comments in favor of trading for Michael Young. The responses (including mine) were mostly snarky, but the suggestion that the Phillies need right-handed power is not uncommon -- even Mitch Williams ...
Braves 2011 Season Preview with Peter Hjort
by Bill Baer on Monday, February 14th, 2011Posted in 2011 Preview, Interviews, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 14 Comments »
Baseball is officially under way as pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Every team goes into spring training with hope as well as some pertinent questions. To get a feel for what other teams are looking for, I caught ...
Phillies Kick Tires, Inquire About Michael Young
by Bill Baer on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Posted in MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 30 Comments »
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Phillies contacted the Texas Rangers to discuss Michael Young. Nothing happened, but the idea is at least interesting. The Philadelphia Phillies recently contacted the Texas Rangers to express an interest in infielder Michael ...
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