Monthly Archives: September 2014

What should we expect from A-Rod next year?

by Chris Posted on September 30, 2014 9:15AM EDT

#176790342 / gettyimages.com Other than an impromptu stint with a mariachi band and an Ice Bucket Challenge video, we haven’t heard merely a peep from Alex Rodriguez these past few months. Since Major League Baseball settled on a 162-game suspension back in … Continue reading →

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Derek Jeter’s top five postseason games by WPA

by Chris Posted on September 24, 2014 9:00AM EDT

#457405915 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, I ran through Derek Jeter‘s top five regular season games by WPA. I’m doing something similar today, only this time, I’m focusing on the playoffs, where the games meant the most. Enjoy. #5: September 30th, 1997: .230 WPA It … Continue reading →

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Chase Headley’s power and future with the Yankees

by Derek Posted on September 18, 2014 10:00AM EDT

#454560984 / gettyimages.com When the Yankees acquired Chase Headley, it looked like a perfect fit for the 30-year-old third baseman. It was a buy-low move for the Yankees, something that seems to have become the front office’s specialty during trade season. … Continue reading →

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Beltran, McCann, and bounceback seasons

by Chris Posted on September 17, 2014 9:00PM EDT

#452389298 / gettyimages.com The Yankees offense has been among the worst in baseball in 2014. Among American League teams, they’re dead last in runs scored, and have managed to score fewer runs than 11 National League teams as well. It wasn’t supposed to … Continue reading →

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Could It Be Time to Update WAR’s Positional Adjustments?

by Chris Posted on September 15, 2014 9:00AM EDT

#450837160 / gettyimages.com It’s been quite a week for the WAR stat. Since Jeff Passan dropped his highly controversial piece on the metric on Sunday night, the interwebs have been abuzz with arguments both for and against the all-encompassing value … Continue reading →

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Corey Dickerson Doesn’t Care About Your Stupid Strike Zone

by Chris Posted on September 13, 2014 9:00AM EDT

#454584396 / gettyimages.com Rockies outfielder Corey Dickerson is quietly having an excellent season at the plate. Believe it or not, the 25-year-old is hitting an impressive .315/.371/.577, which even after adjusting for the effects of Coors Field, is still good for … Continue reading →

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Should the Yankees bring back David Robertson?

by Chris Posted on September 12, 2014 9:00AM EDT

#455256022 / gettyimages.com The Yankees have a tough decision looming with regards to their current closer, David Robertson. The 29-year-old is slated to hit free agency come season’s end, and he’s likely be paid handsomely. Tasked with the tall order of … Continue reading →

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