If you think on-base percentage is the ultimate measuring stick, consider Morgan Ensberg’s 2006 season. BY BILL GILBERT Bill offers his take on the appropriate use of on-base percentage in measuring performance. Comments are welcome.‘ About 20 years ago, I recall asking a group of knowledgeable baseball friends what they thought the best single statistic […]
OBP as a Measure of Offensive Performance Read Post »
Despite Al Jefferson’s offensive contributions of late, Coach Rivers was more interested in pointing out his defensive work. When Boston plucked Al Jefferson out of high school, I was tremendously stoked based on the scouting reports I’d read. However, despite flashes of greatness, Jefferson’s first two seasons were generally a disappointment thanks to injuries and
NBA Daily Dose: Big Al has C’s Rolling Read Post »
Peter Forsberg had barely been fitted for his Preds’ jersey before injury struck again. Peter Forsberg’s out with an injury already. That’s too bad for fantasy owners because he was just hitting his groove with Paul Kariya and Martin Erat. Still, Forsberg says that the injury isn’t related to any of the serious ones he’s
Ice Chips: Week 23 Read Post »
Let’s hope the new Bosox closer (whoever the hell he is) can flog opponents as well as former closer Jonathan Papelbon flogs chicken products. After a very forgettable season which saw the team get off to a 59-36 start yet somehow only win 86 games, the Bosox faced another winter of change. Several new faces
Offseason Lowdown: Bosox Beef Up Their Bats Read Post »
Here’s what James’ cheat sheets look like after a hard fought draft. Fantasy baseball has already started and it is never too early to get a live draft going. I completed my first draft only minutes ago and saw some strange trends going on. Here is a breakdown of my picks and why I made
Breaking Down the Fantasy Baseball Draft Read Post »
I’m having a freakin’ crazy day, so will try to provide a couple of quick notes now and hopefully have time to do a more substantial post later. If not, look for my 2007 preview of the Red Sox tommorow afternoon. How stoked will the Japanese media be for next month’s series between the Bosox
Fantasy Notes: Dice-K vs. Ichiro Read Post »
VCU’s only true big man is 6’10” senior Calvin Roland. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH RAMS SKINNY: First of all, thank you, VCU! By winning the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament, the Rams effectively blocked George Mason from getting a March Madness bid. Now, I don’t have anything against GM (aside from it ruining my 2006 bracket, of
March Madness Preview: VCU Rams Read Post »
