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On Baseball And Randomness
12 days ago by
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In his latest wonderful polemic over at TedQuarters.net, friend of the enlightenment Ted Berg sounds off on baseball's flat-earth socity.
I know this for sure, though: If you don’t understand why a .220 hitter could be the hero of the World Series or a guy who hits three...
"Sabermetrics" Now In The Dictionary
12 days ago by
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"Sabermetrics" Now In The Dictionary
Next stop, Encyclopedia Britannica. (via Beyond the Boxscore)
AFL Pitchf/x Leaders
13 days ago by
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AFL Pitchf/x Leaders
Beyond the Boxscore shows the top 10 in several categories in the AFL. There are only two pitchers who rank in both the top 10 in whiff% and groundball%: Jenrry Mejia and Steven Strasburg.
2009 SB Nation Baseball Awards: Most Valuable Player
13 days ago by
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(Note: the following preamble is 99% unchanged from the previously announced awards, so feel free to skip it if you've already read it.)
One of the nice things about having a whole network of baseball sites is that occasionally we get to pretend we're real writers and...
Pineiro Applesauce - Mets show interest in Figgins and Pineiro, Nats choose Riggleman, NL Gold Gloves announced
13 days ago by
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So, I'm trying a new format today. Thoughts? Criticisms?
Meet the Mets
Mets will try to keep Figgins from Philadelphia
I don't exactly have a place to put him, but would love to have Figgins.
Jon Heyman twitters that the Mets will look at Pineiro
3 years...
Mets Picture Puzzles
13 days ago by
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Inspired by this post at Bleed Cubbie Blue, kill some time on a Thursday by pulling up Google Images and building a Mets rebus.
I'll get things started with an easy one. Name the player. Post your own puzzles in the comments.
Try to keep the images 400px or smaller...
Holliday vs. Bay, Defensively
14 days ago by
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Despite his ill-fated attempt to catch the ball with his crotch in this year's NLDS, Matt Holliday is far superior to Jason Bay defensively. You wouldn't evaluate a player's batting skills based on 1 plate appearance and you shouldn't judge a player's...
The Mets are "absolutely in" on Figgins.
14 days ago by
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The Mets are "absolutely in" on Figgins.
Jerry thinks it's gangsta.
Remembering Met Veterans
14 days ago by
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When you think of baseball men serving in the military, what do you think of? For most, the first images are of Ted Williams serving in both World War 2 and Korea, of Bob Feller being the first player to sign up, of Joe DiMaggio and Hank Greenberg. For the most part, the images...
2009 SB Nation Baseball Awards: Cy Young
14 days ago by
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(Note: the following preamble is 99% unchanged from the previously announced awards, so feel free to skip it if you've already read it.)
One of the nice things about having a whole network of baseball sites is that occasionally we get to pretend we're real writers and...
Halladay Applesauce - Mets a favourite to land pitcher, Mid-east controversy brewing, Jeter Gold Glove
14 days ago by
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Meet the Mets
Toronto's National Post lists the Mets as a "favourite" to land Roy Halladay.
Hot Foot requests that the Mets avoid Mike Cameron because his defense would somehow be wasted in left field.
John Harper believes that the Mets must...
Is Orlando Hudson The Answer At Secondbase?
14 days ago by
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by Lenny Ignelzi - AP
about 1 month ago:
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson fires a throw across his body after fielding a slow roller off the bat of San Diego Padres' Everth Cabrera in the third inning of...
Berg: Character Guys Like Alex Cora
15 days ago by
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Berg: Character Guys Like Alex Cora
Regular Amazin' Avenue readers also probably read Ted Berg's newish blog Tedquarters, but if not you should. In the linked post, he discusses Alex Cora and the concept of having "character guys" in the clubhouse. It should...
2009 SB Nation Baseball Awards: Rookie Of The Year
15 days ago by
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(Note: the following preamble is 99% unchanged from the previously announced awards, so feel free to skip it if you've already read it.)
One of the nice things about having a whole network of baseball sites is that occasionally we get to pretend we're real writers and...
Overbay Applesauce - Mets rumored to move Castillo, buying high with Wolf, Riggleman v. Valentine
15 days ago by
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Let the rumor mill begin its grinding. I think for everyone's sanity, I vow to only post a maximum of one rumor per day.
Meet the Mets
As was much discussed last night, MLB Trade Rumors reported that a three way deal involving Lyle Overbay coming to the...
Amazin' Avenue Offseason Plan Contest
15 days ago by
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The season is over and the witless rumors are already afoot. As we brace ourselves to be inundated with similar baseless piffle in the coming weeks and months, the best defense against rampant speculation is, well, rampant speculation, but at least an effort can be made to be somewhat...
Farewell Carlos Delgado
15 days ago by
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by Frank Franklin II - AP
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Note: I have enjoyed making small tributes/eulogies for various Mets when they leave - Marlon Anderson, Ramon Castro and Billy Wagner are some examples. Carlos Delgado filed for free agency...
Rumor: Mets involved in possible 3 Team deal sending Castillo to Cubs, Overbay to Mets, and Milton Bradley to Jays
16 days ago by
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Rumor: Mets involved in possible 3 Team deal sending Castillo to Cubs, Overbay to Mets, and Milton Bradley to Jays
Would clear space for O-Dog and Murph could be a bench player/platoon 1st
2009 SB Nation Baseball Awards: Manager Of The Year
16 days ago by
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One of the nice things about having a whole network of baseball sites is that occasionally we get to pretend we're real writers and collaborate on projects with one another. Now that the baseball season is over, and before everyone's focus turns to the free agent and trade...
Free Agency Begins Applesauce - AFL updates, Mets likely to be active in market, Phils cut Feliz
16 days ago by
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Meet the Mets
Toby Hyde gives us a quick update on the status of Met prospects in the AFL. First, the hitters. Then the pitchers.
MLB Trade Rumors believes that the Mets are likely to end up with Matt Holliday, Randy Wolf, and Brad Penny in their free agent...
Where The Mets Might Fit In The Young Trade Market
16 days ago by
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by Ann Heisenfelt - AP
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In a weak free agent class, and maybe Omar Minaya's last year with the team, one would expect the Mets to make at least one splash in the trade market. So far, four...
While You Were Out: Amazin' Avenue Week In Review (11/1-11/7)
17 days ago by
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I can't wait to read reports from Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal about how Orlando Hudson would love to play for the Mets. The week's links:
Why Omar Minaya Failed And What It Means For The Future - The post of the week. Sam compares the processes of...
Leave Brett Myers On The Scrap Heap
17 days ago by
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Brett Myers's Phillies tenure officially ended this past week and he will be a free agent. The controversial righty made it known after a meeting with general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.:
I officially won’t be a Phillie next year.
Myers tore a labrum in his hip...
BtB: The Coming Avalanche of Non-Tenders?
18 days ago by
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BtB: The Coming Avalanche of Non-Tenders?
It seems unlikely to me too, but if such a situation did arise, it would seemingly be great for big-market teams, such as our own.
Notes On Baseball America's Top 10 Mets Prospects
18 days ago by
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As you undoubtedly saw in the fanshots or somewhere else yesterday, Baseball America released its top 10 prospects list for the Mets, with Adam Rubin reprising as the author of the write-up and subsequent chat. Rubin's article didn't provide much insight...
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