NL Notes: Davis, Dodgers, Gallardo, Relievers
2013/07/nl-notes-davis.htmlA better model may be the schedule adopted by Japan's NPB league, which has teams playing 144 games in about 180 days, Spilborghs says. … Former Colorado Rockie Ryan Spilborghs has been blogging for The Denver Post about his experiences playing for the Seibu Lions in Japan this season, and he weighs in on the issue of PEDs in his latest post.
Phillies Notes: Lee, Papelbon, Utley, Ruiz
2013/07/phillies-gmruben-amaro-jr-isnt-expected-to-make-drastic-changes-to-his-team-as-the-trade-deadline-approachesmatt-gelb-of.htmlA model for the Phillies' approach to the trade market this year might be the 2007 club under GM Pat Gillick, which plugged holes by acquiring infielder Tad Iguchi and pitcher Kyle Lohse for two non-prospects. … Phillies' right-hander Luis Garcia looked the part of a big league pitcher when he made his MLB debut on Wednesday, striking out Ryan Zimmerman and getting a double-play grounder from Adam LaRoche.
Astros Extend Jose Altuve
2013/07/astros-to-extend-jose-altuve.htmlWith Altuve cooling off at the plate considerably since that time, the parties seem to have followed the Escobar model in structuring this deal. … Diminutive second baseman Jose Altuve already has “his face on the side of the stadium,” explains Astros GM Jeff Luhnow, and now has the contract to support his status as the team’s biggest attraction.
Could MLB Teams Sue PED Offenders? Part II
2013/08/could-mlb-teams-sue-ped-offenders-part-ii.htmlOlney references the Lance Armstrong litigation as a potential model, and I am more than happy to piggyback on the Justice Department’s reliably thorough work. … Today, we will continue to explore the possibility raised by ESPN’s Buster Olney that baseball clubs could seek to take creative legal action against players involved in the Biogenesis scandal.
Twins Notes: Payroll, Offseason, McDonald
2013/09/twins-notes-payroll-offseason-mcdonald.htmlMackey cites the Athletics as a team whose model the Twins should follow, as they consistently draft talent and sell high on those players to replenish their farm system. … Ryan Doumit won't catch again for the Twins this season as the team looks to protect him from a similar situation to the one in which Joe Mauer currently finds himself, writes La Velle E.
Mets Notes: Murphy, Young, Abreu, Tanaka
2013/09/mets-notes-murphy-young-abreu-tanaka.htmlChoo will likely be too expensive for the Mets, however, especially in light of Hunter Pence's five-year, $90MM extension, so the Mets are likely to instead follow Boston's model from last offseason and sign multiple middle-tier free agents to shorter-term deals. … Earlier today, the Mets officially announced their two-year extension of manager Terry Collins' contract.
Arbitration Eligibles: Miami Marlins
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-new-york-mets.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: New York Mets
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-new-york-mets-1.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Chicago Cubs
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-chicago-cubs.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Houston Astros
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-houston-astros.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Seattle Mariners
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-seattle-mariners.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Toronto Blue Jays
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-toronto-blue-jays.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Philadelphia Phillies
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-philadelphia-phillies.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
NL East Links: Cishek, Byrd, Ausmus, Phillies
2013/10/nl-east-links-cishek-byrd-ausmus-phillies.htmlThe Marlins were featured as part of MLBTR's Arbitration Eligibles series two days ago, and according to Matt Swartz's projection…… I told him, ‘If you want me back, I would love to come back.’ ” Byrd credits the Mets for giving him an opportunity to revive his career after serving a 50-game PED suspension last year.
Arbitration Eligibles: Colorado Rockies
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-colorado-rockies.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
AL Notes: A-Rod, Girardi, Starling, Red Sox
2013/10/al-notes-a-rod-girardi-starling-red-sox.htmlNewsday's David Lennon cautions that while Red Sox GM Ben Cherington deserves praise for the team's turnaround, there was more to Cherington's model than just adding a slew of middle-tier free agents. … In addition to hurling six no-hit innings in Game 1 of the ALCS, Anibal Sanchez made history with his performance that night.
Arbitration Eligibles: San Diego Padres
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-san-diego-padres.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Chicago White Sox
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-chicago-white-sox.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Milwaukee Brewers
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-milwaukee-brewers.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: San Francisco Giants
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-san-francisco-giants.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
NL Notes: Cardinals, Dodgers, Puig, Asche, Franco
2013/10/nl-notes-cardinals-asche-franco.htmlLouis Post-Dispatch explains the franchise's method as "The Cardinal Way," which he defines as an organizational model of success (scouting, drafting, and developing players and shaping their personalities to fit into a winning environment) and an attitude (trust, subjugating ego, working together, and always pulling in the same direction). … The most meaningful lesson to be learned from this postseason is to stop giving mega-contracts to first basemen, writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Arbitration Eligibles: Washington Nationals
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-washington-nationals.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Cincinnati Reds
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-cincinnati-reds.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: Minnesota Twins
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-minnesota-twins.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.
Arbitration Eligibles: New York Yankees
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-new-york-yankees.htmlMatt Swartz has developed a very accurate model that MLBTR uses to project arbitration salaries, as explained in this series of posts. … We've heard from many MLB teams and agencies that reference the projections in their work.