Title: Infield Defense Changes with Three True Outcomes
Date: February 13, 2014
Original Source: The Hardball Times
Synopsis: I made my debut at The Hardball Times, looking at how infield defense has changed as balls in play have decreased.
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Title: Cishek Heads Up “Why Not?” Marlins Bullpen
Date: February 13, 2014
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at the Miami Marlins’ bullpen, which didn’t appear nearly as bad as you’d think.
Title: Royals Rotation: Half Their Payroll, Next To None Of Your Budget
Date: February 11, 2014
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at the Kansas City Royals`starting rotation, which was a little thin beyond James Shields.
Title: Positional Scarcity Isn’t A One-Time Study
Date: February 10, 2014
Original Source: Fangraphs+
Synopsis: I was involved with Fangraphs+ for the 2014 season, providing roughly 50 player profiles that subscribers can find on Fangraphs player pages. I also contributed this article, on the ever-changing landscape of positional scarcity.
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Title: Chapman Leads Impressive Baker-Free Reds Bullpen
Date: February 4, 2014
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at the Cincinnati Reds’ bullpen, now freed from the mismanagement of Dusty Baker.
Title: Just Look Away From The Astros Rotation
Date: January 29, 2014
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at the laughable Houston Astros bullpen.
Title: The Rockies Bullpen – The Dinosaur And Rex
Date: January 21, 2014
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at the Colorado Rockies bullpen and bemoaned LaTroy Hawkins blocking Rex Brothers from the closer’s chair.
Title: Can Sergio Santos Take The Closer Job From Casey Janssen?
Date: January 14, 2014
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at Sergio Santos’ chances of becoming the Blue Jays’ closer because I’m an idiot and can’t quit him, ever.
Title: Ironically, Velocity Is The Key To R.A. Dickey’s Knuckleball
Date: January 8, 2014
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at R.A. Dickey’s season and suggested that improved velocity on his knuckleball was the cause of late-season imrpovement.
Title: Shelby Miller And Getting It Together
Date: December 31, 2013
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at the impressive 2013 performance of Shelby Miller but cautioned against thinking further breakout may be coming.
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