Category Archives: Los Angeles Dodgers
Now That the Dust Has Settled, Here’s Why Kemp’s B-R/FG WAR Is Higher Than Braun’s
Now that most of the back and forth is over, Kemp’s WAR wasn’t higher than Braun because of defense, it was higher because Kemp played in 161 games to Braun’s 150. That’s 11 more games, 60 more PAs, and a … Continue reading
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Let’s Get Real: Dodgers Won’t Sign Pujols, Fielder
Of course this isn’t directed at anyone in particular, aside from a few friends on facebook, but I want to get real here. Can I get real? OK, let’s get real. [real] Dodgers signed Matt Kemp today to a 8-year/160 … Continue reading
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Ted Lilly’s Homerless Allowed Streak–You’re Gonna Want to Read This
I don’t know what to call it. No Homer Streak? Whatever, let’s do this. Ted Lilly has literally never gone a month in his career without giving up a home run. In 2002, he had only two starts in July … Continue reading
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A Follow-Up on Average/OBP/SLG Triple Crown and on Matt Kemp staying in LA
Here’s this post from last year, and I feel I should follow up on it a bit. Josh Hamilton got seriously close last year, but Miguel Cabrera had him beat on OBP by .009. Kemp isn’t particularly close on the … Continue reading
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Matt Kemp and Ted Lilly May Be First Batter/Pitcher Teammates to 30/30 Club
I saw this on a forum and had to post it here. I think it was originally written by this guy, but if it wasn’t, show me the link and I’ll give proper citation. Matt Kemp has joined the … Continue reading
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Congrats to Matt Kemp on 30/30!
TrueBlueLA has a pretty darn good post (here) on how fast Matt Kemp got there and the prospects of him getting to 40/40, which are surprisingly not too bad. I don’t know about you, but it’s been a lot of … Continue reading
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Chad Billingsley Talks About Pitch Sequencing Part II
Here’s part I of the interview, let’s jump right into this one.
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Who’s Gonna Buy Me This?
lol. If you’re reading this in the distant future, today is the day Frank McCourt filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It was a big middle finger to Bud Selig, who was basically about to take over the team, … Continue reading
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For My Father, a Year and a Half After He Passed
following Ken Arneson My whole family is in New York right now–mom, brother and sister, their spouses and my niece. I’m at my sister’s house, taking care of her dogs. It’s a bit lonely here, but not having a dad … Continue reading
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Chad Billingsley Talks About Pitch Sequencing
I got to sit down with Chad Billingsley today and speak to him about pitch sequencing. This is the best conversation I’ve had about it yet and special thanks to Chad for being so open in discussing this. This is … Continue reading
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