American League East JeffBower ClayDavenport JeffHildebrand RanyJazayerli ChrisKahrl KeithLaw DavePease StevenRubio JoeSheehan MichaelWolverton DerekZumsteg TotalPoints New YorkYankees 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 53 BostonRed Sox 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 43 TorontoBlue Jays 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 1 3…
National League East JeffBower ClayDavenport JeffHildebrand RanyJazayerli ChrisKahrl KeithLaw DavePease StevenRubio JoeSheehan MichaelWolverton DerekZumsteg TotalPoints AtlantaBraves 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 55 New YorkMets 2 2 4 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 40 PhiladelphiaPhillies 4 3 2 4 4 3 2 2 4 3 3 32…
DiMaggio vs. Williams I just finished reading an essay in George Will’s book, “Bunts” concerning the ’41 season and the rivalry between Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio. Will, along with most other historical and modern analysts of the ’41 season, clearly feels that Dimaggio’s 56 game hitting streak was a “greater” achievement than Williams’s ’41…
The BP crew discusses the implications of a rumored plan to redistribute baseball’s teams.
Valentine’s Day is behind us, and pitchers and catchers are well into their late-winter preparations. And while Mike Piazza and Ismael Valdes stretch, throw, catch and hit, fantasy players around the world are also gearing up for some springtime action. With all the preparation involved in playing games like roto or Scoresheet, the players we…
Wednesday, the San Diego Padres acquired left fielder Al Martin from the Pittsburgh Pirates for pinch-hitter John Vander Wal and two pitching prospects, Geraldo Padua and Jim Sak. This received a surprising amount of attention from our staff. Chris Kahrl: Looks like time for another round of condolences. Al Martin? How does he help the…
On Thursday, three months of speculation came to an end as the Seattle Mariners traded Ken Griffey Jr. to the Cincinnati Reds for Mike Cameron, Brett Tomko, shortstop prospect Antonio Perez and relief prospect Jake Meyer. For more information on Perez and Meyer, take a look at their Davenport Translations. Keith Law: I think the…
Colorado Rockies Jody Gerut had a great first half last season, but no way will he grace the confines of Coors this year unless he really comes on and even then it will be only as a September callup. Also, what is your "EqA" supposed to measure? The EqA’s for some Rockies players make no…
On Monday, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig suspended Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker until May 1 as punishment for his statements against ethnic minorities, immigrants and homosexuals. Jeff Bower: This is patently absurd. It certainly seems that the repercussions from fans and players are more than adequate punishment for the "crime" and act as an adequate…
On Thursday, baseball’s owners signed a resolution that gave Commissioner Bud Selig significant power to make unilateral decisions to restore competitive balance. While Selig did not immediately go Robin Hood on the likes of George Steinbrenner, this decision has many ramifications for the game, both on and off the field. Joe Sheehan: It’s an ownership…
Before The Game Keith Law: Braves in FOUR? Oh, we’re going to get hate mail… Joe Sheehan: I can see the Mets winning a game…I just can’t fathom which one, or how. Rany Jazayerli: The chances for a Braves’ sweep are about as high as that of a career revival for anyone who has appeared…
BEN CHRISTENSEN BRAVO!! Thank you for having the guts not to soft-peddle the behavior of this lout. If he wasn’t an athlete, he’d be in prison right now… which is exactly where he belongs. Yet another case of preferential treatment for an athlete who might be able to make someone else a few bucks. A…
Rany Jazayerli Players of the Year 1) Derek Jeter 2) Nomar Garciaparra 3) Jeff Bagwell 4) Tony Fernandez 5) Ken Griffey, Jr. 6) Larry Walker 7) Alex Rodriguez 8) Sean Casey 9) Shawn Green 10) Tie, Roberto Alomar & Manny Ramirez HM) Dave Nilsson Can anyone really argue that Jeter and Garciaparra are not head…
HITTERS Glen Barker PS Age 28 Year Team Lge AB H DB TP HR BB R RBI SB CS Out BA OBA SA EQA EQR Defense 1996 Fayettvl SAL 138 31 0 0 1 10 9 7 6 3 110 .225 .277 .246 .182 8 36-OF 113 1996 Jacksnvl Sou 121 15 0 1 0…
This is the first of two articles where we’ll comment on players who appeared on Opening Day rosters, but for one reason or another were omitted from the book. The remainder will appear in an article early next week. HITTERS Gary Bennett C Bats R Age 27 Year Team Lge AB H DB TP HR…
NL East | NL Central | NL West Welcome to Baseball Prospectus’ predictions for 1999. We’ll go division by division and each of our staff members will tell you what they think about the races. Remember, there’s a reason we don’t print this stuff in the book; there is no good way we know of…