With the signing of reclamation project John Buck – who has a chance to be good – I am reminded of another reclamation project who turned out to be good: Gregg Zaun.  A quick search in our search bar at the top right of the screen will lead you to many posts fetishizing the “heart” and “grit” and “bleached blond …

Rios Victim of Home Run Derby Curse?

In 2007 Alex Rios was having what is known to be a “break out” season.  Before the All-Star break, Rios had launched 17 home runs into the seats of ballparks around the league. During the Derby, Rios pounded out 19 bombs, losing to Vladimir Guerrero in the final round by one home run.  Since …

Roy Halladay is Baseball’s Most Efficient Pitcher

I’ll be honest with you. Due to my disappointment with the Blue Jays lack of off-season activity I was originally going to write a “save Doc for 2010″, with my supporting proof namely being Roy Halladay’s high number of innings pitched over the past three seasons (220, 225, 246).

I then looked into his …

HBP as % of OBP leaders of 2007

Pecota Prediction Aren’t 100% – Re 2007