The View From the Dugout

The 17 Million Dollar Man

Jeff — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:07:31 +0000

Jeter signed a 3-year, $17 million dollar deal with a 4th year player option. While Jeter won’t play at a $17 million dollar level for the next three years, he has delivered over years past and is the current face of the team. By the numbers, Jeter holds the following records: First in hits First [...]

Back To Basics

Hans — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:44:07 +0000

Clayton Kershaw has lightening stuff. His fastball is sick. His slider defies physics. His curveball buckles more knees than Tony Soprano. But he is walking more than 7 batters per game. 7!! So far, he’s been able to strand 86% of runners on base keeping his ERA at 3.13. But if he keeps giving 7 [...]

Amazin Mess

Hans — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:37:54 +0000

It was the night of October 19th, 2006 – Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. The St. Louis Cardinals had taken a 3-1 lead in the top of the ninth inning and rookie closer Adam Wainwright had come in to start the bottom. He retired two batters and built an 0-2 count on [...]

Giants They Are Not

Hans — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:39:33 +0000

The San Francisco Giants have plenty to be excited about. Tim Lincecum has made those Sandy Koufax comparisons seem reasonable, winning the Cy Young at the age of 25. Workhorse Matt Cain, also 25, just capped his 4th year of 190 innings or more with a career low 2.89 ERA. 27 year old lefty, Jonathan [...]

Gambling and Baseball

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:54:17 +0000

As if no one has ever done it? Well, hopefully not players. The Pete Rose’s of the world really do suck. While I’m pro-betting for the regular Joe, I’m anti sports-as-game-of-chance for any players, officials, rules makers, anyone whom is any way involved in a game. For everyone else, gambling is a way of life [...]

Saving The Best For Last

Hans — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:18:42 +0000

Last time he faced Detroit, Chicago’s new ace Jake Peavy threw seven shutout innings, striking out eight, and taking home his second American League W. He was acquired to do so much more, but at this point all he can really offer is the role of spoiler. With Minnesota’s 8-3 win over the Tigers, the [...]

Cleveland Renaissance

Hans — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:24:36 +0000

“In case you haven’t noticed, and judging by the attendance you haven’t, the Indians have managed to win a few here and there, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar.” Great Bob Eucker quote from Major League. But in reality, the Indians have lost their last 8 straight games, dropping 12 of their [...]

Value Investing

Hans — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:19:48 +0000

Been a while since the last post at the Dugout. At the time, Boston still had the edge on the Yankees, Texas still led in the AL West, and the Mets actually had a shot at the playoffs. Also of note, on June 21st, Adam Dunn’s average had fallen from his April .310 to .267 [...]

You’re Outta Here

Hans — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:34:37 +0000

In tonight’s Philadelphia/Baltimore game, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel argued what he felt was a blown call. He claimed Ty Wigginton missed the tag on Jimmy Rollins. First base umpire, Larry Vanover disagreed and ejected Manuel. After watching the replay, it was obvious that the ejection was unwarranted. But it made me think of the most [...]

What the???

Hans — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:22:15 +0000

FANTASTIC post on Fangraphs. For those of you who love the heater, the big cheese, old number 1, Dave Cameron’s article on who’s getting the most value out of their fastball this year is a must read. Love this man’s work. Related posts No related posts.