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.
Title: Zack Greinke Reverses FIP-ERA Gap But Loses Strikeouts
Date: December 17, 2013
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at another great season from Zack Greinke, albeit one a little low on strikeouts.
Title: Should Kris Medlen Strike Out More Batters?
Date: December 10, 2013
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: As part of Rotographs’ season in review/2014 preview series, this article looked at a solid but somewhat troublesome season for Krie Medlen. His arm ended up exploding, so we never got a verdict on this one.
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