Category Archives: Playoffs
How The 2001 ALDS Compares
By R.J. Anderson // Looking at the 2001 ALDS between the A’s and Yankees and the similarities between that series and this one are numerous enough to merit a post. – The Athletics’ victory in game one was backed by … Continue reading
Dan Johnson or Willy Aybar? Who Should The Rays Start vs. Cliff Lee
In game one of the American League Divisional Series, Joe Maddon made the controversial decision to start Rocco Baldelli at designated hitter versus Cliff Lee. Based on career numbers, Baldelli would seem like a fine choice. In 629 career plate appearances, he has hit .295/.346/.485 … Continue reading
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Chatting With Carson Cistulli About Colby Lewis
You jumped on the Colby Lewis bandwgon immediately, even facing some light mockery from others. Can you explain why you quickly became the moth to Lewis’ flame? Cistulli: There are three reasons that I embraced Lewis. Actually, there are almost … Continue reading
Playoff Preview: Fear Drew Butera
By R.J. Anderson // Nobody ran on Joe Mauer early in his career. To be more accurate, nobody ran and got away with it. From 2005 through 2007, runners averaged 52 attempted steals a season and succeeded on 29 of … Continue reading
Playoff Preview: Francisco Liriano
By R.J. Anderson // By now, I’m sure everyone has noticed that all of the playoff previews have focused on the Texas Rangers. Three reasons why: 1) At heart, I’m an optimist. 2) At mind, I’m a realist. Both were … Continue reading
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