The Most Despicable Yankees Owner Ever

May 25, 2012 by Gabriel Schechter · 3 Comments

Last week I contributed to a discussion on Facebook started by someone who wondered why Jacob Ruppert has never been elected to the Hall of Fame. I had to agree that he has strong credentials as a successful and influential owner–certainly he belongs in the Plaque Gallery ahead of Tom Yawkey, whose most relevant contribution […]

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Albert Pujols is a Bargain

December 8, 2011 by Austin Gisriel · 10 Comments

In order to understand why the Los Angeles Angels are getting a bargain by signing Albert Pujols for $250 million over 10 years, it is important to stop thinking like a fan or a sabermetrician or even a general manager. In order to understand a contract like this, you have to think like an accountant. […]

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The Lighting of the Hot Stove

October 17, 2011 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment

Perhaps the Hot Stove season does not commence until after the World Series. Or maybe it adds fuel to the fire. Either way there are instructive failures from last year to consider. There were Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth–just two of the biggest disappointments among the 2011 free agent class. Then at the summit is […]

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Tigers Starting Rotation and the Court of Public Opinion

March 25, 2010 by Shelly Riley · Leave a Comment

Dontrelle Willis posted a win today in the 5-1 win over the Blue Jay’s inÂ the Grapefruit League. Â In a way, this scares me slightly.Â I was beating the Willis drum when he was signed back in winter of 2007 but it has been well documented since then about his anxiety issues, lack of performance, […]

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