Sometimes the best move is to sell low

By On February 12, 2012 · 12 Comments · In Business of Baseball

If you’ve ever debated someone online or in person about trading a player coming off a bad year, you probably have heard the phrase “You don’t sell when the stock is down”. I certainly have. It’s nice and short, easy to understand and sounds authoritative. But as is the case with many of life’s other [...]

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Three fond memories of A.J. Burnett

By On February 12, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Game Recaps, General Musings

The rumors are swirling that the Yankees are trying to deal to the Pirates before the season begins. This move makes a lot of sense. Burnett brings a whirlwind of distractions which would only mount if he found himself sitting in the bullpen instead of toeing the rubber every five [...]

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Jeter’s comps in their age 38 season

By On February 12, 2012 · 20 Comments · In Player Analysis

As Derek Jeter ages, the list of players who he resembles statistically grows more and more elite. They’re almost all HOF players. The only reason Rose isn’t in Cooperstown is because he’s ineligible. Biggio is likely to get in (barring a steroid revelation) at some point, as will Damon if he plays 2 more [...]

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