Live From Spring Training ’09: Astros vs. Mets
March 24, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · 1 Comment
Break up the Astros! Houston extended its winning streak to 5 games, and former President, Bush 41 extended his streak to 2 games as the Astros pinned a convincing defeat on the Mets No. 2 starter, Mike Pelfrey, 8-0.
Live From Spring Training ’09: Astros vs. Marlins
March 23, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment
The Houston Astros finally broke out the big bats on Monday with a 10-8 win over the Florida Marlins in Kissimmee.
Live From Spring Training ’09: Astros vs. Nationals
March 22, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment
The Houston Astros continue to pile up wins, taking their third straight game, 1-0 over the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon.
Live From Spring Training ’09: Astros vs. Reds
March 20, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment
Astros win! Astros win! After winning the first game of the spring training season on February 25, the Astros came right back with a win in March recording a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds today. Russ Ortiz was the big story allowing one hit and no walks in 6 innings.
Live From Spring Training ’09: Houston Astros
March 18, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment
2009 Arbitration Wrap-up
February 28, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment
In 2009, 111 players filed for salary arbitration. Before players and clubs exchanged figures on January 20, sixty five of these players had agreed to contracts with their clubs. Of the remaining 46 players only three players actually went to an arbitration hearing, tying the low point set in 2005.
How Good Is This Guy?
February 17, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment
In September, 2005, I wrote an article entitled, “The Best Hitter in the World.†The subject was Albert Pujols. It might have been a bold statement to make about a player that had not yet completed 5 years in the major leagues and not won an MVP Award.
Analyzing the 2009 Hall of Fame Vote
January 14, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · Leave a Comment
Rickey Henderson was elected on his first try (94.8%) and Jim Rice was elected on his 15th and final try (76.4%). Here are the numbers.
Rating the 2009 Hall of Fame Candidates Based on Win Shares
January 4, 2009 by Bill Gilbert · 8 Comments
One of the first items of business in baseball each year is the announcement of players elected to the Hall of Fame. This leads to lots of speculation and a little analysis prior to the announcement which is scheduled for January 12, 2009.
