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The Legacy of Ivan Rodriguez 4/15/09
I-Rod is known for bringing winning ways wherever he goes, but is that reputation still justified?
Remembrance of Voros McCracken 4/15/09
Nearly 10 years after we first heard about it, what do we really know about Defense-Independent Pitching?
The Fielding Bible Volume II 3/19/09
The Fielding Bible made history, and its sequel is just as revolutionary.
Manny vs. C.C. 2/3/09
Manny Ramirez and C.C. Sabathia represent two of the biggest-impact midseason acquisitions of all time. Which acquisition made more of an impact?
Second Half Chokers 1/22/09
With the 2008 award season in the rear view mirror, Baseball Evolution finally doles
out its
Mark Redman and
Alex Gonzalez of the Marlins Awards. Better late
than never. Of course, since these awards stigmatize the pitcher and
hitter who collapsed most in the second half of the season, the motto for our
winners should probably be, "better never than late."
The Book That Overrated Babe Ruth 12/3/08
In The Year Babe Ruth Hit 104 Home Runs, Bill Jenkinson does the impossible and exaggerates the greatness of the best baseball player ever.
THT: The Manager of the Year 11/26/08
Michael Lichtman uses a complex formula to credit managers for overachieving and determine how lucky teams were in 2008.
Linear Saves 2008 11/13/08
Evaluating a historic season for closers using linear weights.
Another Gold Glove Gaffe
11/06/08
What were voters thinking when they awarded Nate McLouth a Gold Glove?
A Poor Year for Asian Imports
10/30/08
Akinori Iwamura's World Series struggles typified the struggles of Asian players in the US this year.
The Glabbe Gaffe
8/22/08
Keith once posited that the Mark DeRosa deal would be a poor one for the Chicago Cubs. Whoops.
Bucs Plunder Yanks in Nady Deal
7/27/08
Contrary to conventional sentiment, the Pirates got way more back for Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte than they should have, and the Yankees did little to help their bid for the postseason.
Ricciardi Loses It
6/23/08
Recent comments and transactions have made it clear: Blue Jays GM JP Ricciardi has gone quite insane.
Mike Piazza Retires
5/22/08
Where does Mike Piazza rank among the all-time great catchers? Caught Stealing Runs help us find an answer.
Blue Jays Release Frank Thomas
4/20/08
JP Ricciardi has completely lost it.
Streaky Secret Weapon?
4/17/08
Is Pedro Feliz' supposed streakiness anything more than random variation?
I Hate Milwaukee; I Hate The Brewers
3/1/08
Keith's bias shines through as he analyzes the Brewers and the "city" in which they play.
Linear Saves 12/28/07
Keith has developed a new method of evaluating closers throughout the ages.
Heart and Soul Update 12/28/07
When the Dodgers lost their Heart and Soul in 2004, it actually worked out pretty well for the ball club.
2007 Mark Redman Award 12/7/07
Only two serious candidates appear in the National League, but we find a plethora of fat second half earned run averages in the junior circuit.
2007 Alex Gonzalez of ther Marlins Award 12/7/07
We find but two standouts in a disappointing American League crop, while the National League featured a multitude of second-half chokers.
Retaining Wood; Retaining Good 11/28/07
The Cubs' fortunes have shifted along with Kerry Wood's.
Can a SP Win an MVP? 11/21/07
Ever since the advent of the five-man rotation, starting pitchers haven't been considered for MVP Awards.
2007 Gold Glove Analysis 11/7/07
Many good picks this year, but there are still several that neeed to be questioned.
Braves Sell High (Again) 10/30/07
The Atlanta Braves traded SS Edgar Renteria to the Detroit Tigers for for RHP Jair Jurrjens and OF Gorkys Hernandez.
Rusty Rockies? 10/30/07
Debunking the theory thet the Rockies got swept in the World Series due to an extended layoff.
Best and Worst General Managers 9/17/07
Ranking the five best and five worst general managers who worked in baseball this year.
The 45/3 Club 8/22/07
Joe Borowski is poised to become the undisputed champion of a somewhat dubious club.
PECOTA Was Right 8/22/07
No one could have predicted that the White Sox would be so bad this year. No one except PECOTA, that is.
The Next 300-Game Winners 8/13/07
Tom Glavine was not the last of a dying breed. 300-game winners are neither extinct nor even endangered.
Exclusive Dave Stewart Interview 7/25/07
We get an opportunity to pepper one of the greats with questions about his career.
Pierce and Waner: Finally Recognized 7/24/07
Two forgotten greats finally get their due.
Alex Gonzalez of the Marlins Award Candidates
Mark Redman Award Candidates 7/12/07
Here are some players you should trade in your fantasy leagues while they still have some value.
All-Star Voting: Fans vs. Players 6/28/07
Believe it or not, the fans outperformed the players in the All-Star selection process.
3,000 Hits, 500 Homers 6/28/07
Traditional milestones should not define the careers of Frank Thomas and Craig Biggio.
Batting Runs Over Average vs Over Replacement Player 6/10/07
What exactly does Value Over Replacement Player mean?
Active Players and the Top 200 List 5/17/07
Where do active players rank among the all time greats? Are there any new faces to look for on Keith's Top 200 list?
Rick Peterson Joins Elite Company 5/04/07
Dave Duncan and Leo Mazzone are two of the best pitching coaches ever, and Rick Peterson deserves to be mentioned right alongside of them.
The Scoop on Lyle Overbay 3/31/07
Keith combines traditional fielding stats with some new ones in gauging a first baseman's ability to handle poor throws.
Lopsided Trades 2/12/07
These aren't all famous trades, but they're some of the most one-sided that you'll see...
Splitsville: Ground Ball Pitchers 2/1/07
It's neat to have a sinkerballer on your staff when you play in a park that gives up a lot of homers. But there's more to these ground ball pitchers than meets the eye..
Revolutionary Competitive Balance 1/29/07
For competitive balance to become a reality in Major League Baseball, a revolution must occur. Not in baseball's economic system, but rather in the way that teams conduct themselves within the current system.
Was Robin Robbed? 1/23/07
For two years in a row, Scott and Asher have each voted Robin Roberts a "2"
while Keith has voted him a "0" for the
Baseball Evolution Hall of Fame.
No Automatic Elections 1/12/07
An examination on how much weight to put on career milestones for Hall of Fame candidates.
Lobbying for Managers 1/9/07
Keith doesn't think that he and the rest of Baseball Evolution gave Dick Williams, Leo Durocher, or Charlie Grim a fair shake at the Hall of Fame.
Leading Off the New Year... 1/1/07
Where does one begin when comparing leadoff hitters' seasons? Keith explains his methods, then ranks some of the top leadoff seasons of the past 50 years.
Agree or disagree with Keith? Let him know at Keith@baseballevolution.com.
