Why Doesn't Ichiro bat 3rd?
The Seattle Times round table forum with the other beat writers raised some interesting issues. As they say: If you really want to know what's up, find out what your opponents think of you. Who is the...
View ArticleBrandon League: The Public Defender
After watching some of the futile games this last weekend, there seems to be an unsung hero on the Seattle roster. Who? None other than Brandon League.The theme of the season is OPS. No one has...
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The Glass is Always Full
Let's not be too sad about John BuckBaseball is a tough business. It is not a business that your average working man, with a 401(k), a union rep, FMLA and some semblance of job security can relate to.
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The Smash Factor
Fun with Hittracker.comFORWARD:As the site mulled the various off season adds, Rick stated that Stubbs was his hoss. This set me about thinking about some sort of stat that wasn't affected by Coors...
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The Smash Factor Part II
The launch angle, a non statESPN’s Hittracker.com is a Web site that measures the physics of home runs. It measures trajectories and speed off bat, and charts the parabolas of these home runs....
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The Legend of Casey McGehee
A tale of suffering and redemptionCasey McGehee was a middle infield benchie journeyman from 2008 until 2012. In 2012, McGehee washed out of the Pirates and the Yankees with putrid numbers and...
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Let it Go
The Mariners wave their wand and get something doneA wise and ancient Judo sensei once stated: "Don't ever wait for the perfectly balanced feeling, or the perfect opening. Against tougher judo...
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Take the Shtick to the Masses
We're going to need a bigger serverI've read many times during my years of reading shtick that SSI has had too many or too few readers. Some say that it is difficult to find SSI. Other people...
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James Paxton's Other Two Pitches
He says his cutter and changeup are coming alongJames Paxton says he's been working hard to develop his other two pitches, his changeup and cutter. For Paxton, its pretty much been a fastball and...
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An Essay on Greatness:
Why two equally matched teams can have a consistent winner and loser.Doc asks why I called the Giants to win the World Series, when they were clearly second tier behind the Dodgers, Nats, Tigers and...
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The cost of an outfielder
How many Mariners can you cram into a phone booth? It might not be a good idea to sign another left handed outfielder. Here's why:
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How to Kill the Golden Goose
Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.In case you haven't heard, Rob Mansfred, the new Commissioner of Baseball, is thinking up ways to make the game more profitable. His...
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PWNED
The Trash Factor Part IJeff Samardzija has swagger. His Unitesque mullet, long sharp teeth, and large snout coupled with a vicious disposition have earned Samardzija the nickname “Shark”. ESPN quoted...
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The Saitiev Phenomenon
Looks can be deceivingYesterday, Doc scouted Taijuan Walker.He saw the mound presence, the pitchability, the tats, the velocity and the great athleticism.
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