How Canada can beat Team USA
Pitching
Pushing back #1 starter Scott Richmond to start in the second game of the tournament sends a clear message that Canada is saving themselves for a more realistic chance vs a weaker squad. Bullpen usage will be the key for the pitching staff vs Team USA.
It goes without saying that [...]
Alex Rios 2009 Keyword: GB Ratio
The Keyword(s) to Alex Rios 2009 success or failure is - Groundball Ratio.
Below is a graph (via fangraphs.com) of Alex Rios batted balls. Take a quick glance at 2006 & 2007 and then focus on the 2008 season.
In 08 we can see that GB % is up considerably vs career [...]
Sherry Magee for 2008 HOF
Who he is
Sherry Magee spent sixteen seasons in the major leagues, beginning his career in 1904 and ending it in 1919. He spent his prime seasons playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. During the first ten years of his career he was considered the second greatest offensive star in the National League, [...]
Elect Scott Rolen for the 2009 Leadoff Role
Now and in the Recent Past
Looking back at a variety of 2007/2008 off-season news and blog articles, it appeared that the Jays finally got what they needed, a “prototypical” leadoff man with speed in David Eckstein. We’ve seen how that worked out. Ok, so now what are the [...]
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2008 World Series Predictions
Calman
Rays in 5, their starting pitching is too much for the Phillies to handle. Myers, Blanton and Moyer are going to crumble. Pitching and defense win championships!!
Kman
I’m going to go against the grain and pick the Phillies to win the 2008 World Series in six games.
This is really an odd [...]
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