An interesting article on Nick Markakis by Mike Petriello of FanGraphs saying that $44M for 4 years is over paying. Not sure I agree. Check out a comparison to Heyward (who I know is much younger, but is getting $13m+/yr.
(GM) General Musings
Hanley vs. Yoenis: Who would you want playing left field?
Really? Move the guy with 31 outfield assists in just 3 seasons?
Too Soon?
Let’s play the what-if game.
A View from the Corona Box | SF Giants vs. LA Dodgers – 4.16.14
Stay tuned for on-field pictures from tonight’s game. Tonight’s pitching matchup: Paul Maholm ERA: 10.39 W/L: 0-1 (LAD) vs. Ryan Vogelsong ERA: 8.00 W/L: 0-0 (SF) DODGERS Dodgers have allowed the third fewest runs in the league at 3.6 runs per game. Dodgers allow… Read More ›
John Ryan Murphy or J.R. Murphy?
“You may remember John RyanMurphy better as JR Murphy, who famously caught the last pitches thatMariano Rivera ever threw. Well don’t ask me why but he’s going by John Ryan now, and it can get confusing.”
FanGraphs – The Top 50 Impact Fantasy Prospects for 2014
by Marc Hulet – April 10, 2014 Welcome to the regularly updated Top 50 Impact Rookies for 2014. This ranking tool grades freshman players based on their projected MLB impacts for 2014 so it will vary significantly from typical Top… Read More ›
FiveThirtyEight.com – The Toolsiest Player of Them All
“If you’re a baseball fan, you’ve heard a scout, general manager or talk-radio yakker call somebody a “five-tool player.” The label promises that a player can do nearly everything — hit for average, hit for power, run, throw and field — better than most…. Read More ›