J.C. Romero Is Still An Option
by Bill Baer on Monday, December 20th, 2010Posted in Baseball Prospectus, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 11 Comments »
In his live chat at Baseball Prospectus today, I asked Eric Seidman about the Phillies' LOOGY options and who he prefers. He said: Dennys Reyes. Oh wait, nevermind. Scott Eyre still retired? How about the J.C. Romero from ...
Graphical Player 2011
by Bill Baer on Friday, December 10th, 2010Posted in Baseball Prospectus, MLB, Sabermetrics | No Comments »
If you're an avid fantasy baseball player, do yourself a solid and subscribe to Heater Magazine. You'll get access to a plethora of stats as well as aesthetically-pleasing and easy-to-read charts similar to the ones on display in my latest article ...
Davey Lopes Squeals on Chase Utley [Updated]
by Bill Baer on Friday, June 18th, 2010Posted in Baseball Prospectus, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 5 Comments »
From David Laurila's Prospectus Q&A with Phillies first base coach Davey Lopes: David Laurila: You’ve received a lot of credit for the team’s improved baserunning in recent years. What have you done in that regard? Davey Lopes: Actually, just getting them to ...
LOL: Lots of Links
by Bill Baer on Monday, May 31st, 2010Posted in Baseball Daily Digest, Baseball Prospectus, MLB | 1 Comment »
I haven't linked to my work elsewhere in a while, so I'd like to get that out of the way and direct you to the outstanding work of others as well. Additionally, you may notice a new ad on the ...
BDD/BP: Early Season Performers
by Bill Baer on Friday, April 23rd, 2010Posted in Baseball Daily Digest, Baseball Prospectus, MLB, Sabermetrics | 3 Comments »
At Baseball Daily Digest, I look at three hitters who have way over-performed and three who can be expected to keep up the pace. At Baseball Prospectus, the running list of value picks for starting pitchers has been updated. You may ...
BDD: Cliff Lee: A Love Story
by Bill Baer on Friday, April 9th, 2010Posted in Baseball Daily Digest, Baseball Prospectus, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 1 Comment »
At Baseball Daily Digest, I investigate the hype surrounding Cliff Lee following the trade that brought him to Seattle. The inclinations of Schilling, Rollins, and scores of Phillies fans about Lee’s skill is built on a solid foundation, even if they ...
BDD: Phillies 2010 Preview
by Bill Baer on Friday, April 2nd, 2010Posted in Baseball Daily Digest, Baseball Prospectus, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 2 Comments »
At Baseball Daily Digest, I preview the 2010 Philadelphia Phillies. Will a revamped bench and bullpen help the Phillies become the first National League team to reach the World Series in three consecutive years since the 1942-44 St. Louis Cardinals? That’s ...
Recommended Reading
by Bill Baer on Friday, March 26th, 2010Posted in Baseball Daily Digest, Baseball Prospectus, MLB, Sabermetrics | No Comments »
Let's head into the weekend in style. I'll catch you up on my latest from around the Interwebs. The eighth week of "Radar Tracking" from HEATER Magazine will be sent out today. It's a great tool to have if you play ...
Baseball Prospectus: The Davey Lopes Effect
by Bill Baer on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Posted in Baseball Prospectus, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Sabermetrics | 2 Comments »
I have penned a guest article for Baseball Prospectus, detailing the effect Davey Lopes has had on the Phillies' feats on the base paths. The Phillies have won the NL East in each of the last three seasons. They won it ...


