Category Archives: Analysis

O.G. Anunoby is a defensive unicorn. How will that impact his contract talks with the Raptors?

Title: O.G. Anunoby is a defensive unicorn. How will that impact his contract talks with the Raptors?
Date: March 16, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the unique defensive profile of OG Anunoby and how a possible new CBA wrinkle could keep him in Toronto long-term. Read an excerpt!

What the numbers say about optimizing the Blue Jays’ 2023 batting order

Title: What the numbers say about optimizing the Blue Jays’ 2023 batting order
Date: February 23, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the tough decisions facing the Blue Jays near the top of their batting order, and whether it’s better to overthink or oversimplify such decisions. Read an excerpt!

Play-in for what? Raptors come out of All-Star break looking to climb Eastern Conference

Title:Play-in for what? Raptors come out of All-Star break looking to climb Eastern Conference
Date: February 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a dozen things I’ll be thinking about or watching closely over the Raptors’ final 23 games. Read an excerpt!

How the Raptors’ trade deadline outcome could impact roster decisions this off-season

Title: How the Raptors’ trade deadline outcome could impact roster decisions this off-season
Date: February 10, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I set up the key decisions the Raptors punted to the offseason and what those scenarios may look like then. Read an excerpt!

NBA Trade Deadline 2023: What offers the Raptors should (and shouldn’t) consider

Title: NBA Trade Deadline 2023: What offers the Raptors should (and shouldn’t) consider
Date: February 6, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I fired up the mailbag for my annual “all your trade ideas are bad” column. Read an excerpt!

Why the Raptors’ overall approach on defence is no longer working for this team

Title: Why the Raptors’ overall approach on defence is no longer working for this team
Date: January 24, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a deep dive into the Raptors struggling on defense despite the same principles and personnel. Read an excerpt!

Baseball Prospectus: Toronto Blue Jays 2023 essay

Title: Baseball Prospectus: Toronto Blue Jays 2023 essay
Date: January 19, 2023
Original Source: Baseball Prospectus
Synopsis: I contributed an essay about the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2023 edition of Baseball Prospectus.
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Raptors NBA Trade Deadline 2023 Primer: Rules, assets, future outlook and more

Title: Raptors NBA Trade Deadline 2023 Primer: Rules, assets, future outlook and more
Date: January 18, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I laid out the rules, restrictions, assets and more that the Raptors have to operate around at the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!

How successful have the Raptors really been at finding value in signings?

Title: How successful have the Raptors really been at finding value in signings?
Date: January 12, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the track record of the Raptors’ front office in free agency, and how it has a hand in the tough spot they currently find themselves in. Read an excerpt!

Raptors-76ers Series Preview: Two polar-opposite foes renew rivalry

Title: Raptors-76ers Series Preview: Two polar-opposite foes renew rivalry
Date: April 11, 2022
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors’ first-round series against the 76ers. Read an excerpt!