Holiday Weekend Liftoff Links
by Timothy De Block on Sep 2, 2011 2:01 PM CDT
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While you were watching the clock at work I was putting these links to help you through the holiday weekend.
Jumping Ahead
Predicted 2012 closers - NL (Part 1)
A preliminary list of who will close next season, NL version. Could it really be anyone else other than The Shark.
Manzella elected to Legends Hall of Fame
Tommy Manzella, a South Atlantic League All-Star with the Lexington Legends in 2006 who made his major league debut with the Houston Astros in 2009, has been elected to the Legends Hall of Fame.
Looking Back
40th anniversary: the lineup that changed baseball
Forty years ago today, the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates made history on the way to their world championship.
Appy Astros: Appy Astros G-Stros End of August Report
Closing remarks and a look at several players who played for the Greeneville Astros this year.
Dustin Pedroia vs. Little League - Beyond the Box Score
Ever wonder how Dustin Pedroia stacks up against the best of the best? Meaning, the best Little League players in the country?
Tejada not happy laying down bunt against Astros - Sacramento Living - Sacramento Food and Wine, Home, Health | Sacramento Bee
This tickled me, mostly from Tejada's days with the Astros and the fact that he was very good at hitting into double plays.
Statistics
Why Are Lefties Crafty? | FanGraphs Baseball
Looking for those crafty righties.
What Hitting Metrics Correlate Year-to-Year? - Beyond the Box Score
Bill Petti | Ever wanted a handy table for the year-to-year correlations of batting statistics? Well look no further.
20/20 Players Are Alive And Well - Beyond the Box Score
Over the past 50 years, the player that can hit home runs and steal bases has been increasingly more common. Things are no different this year, and it's time to investigate exactly what's up.
The UN-Luckiest Pitches in the Majors This Year - Beyond the Box Score
Broken down by pitch.
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On next year's closer
the Astros really need two pieces to slot in front of Melancon and Lopez (and possibly F Rodriguez).
If the Braves can strike lightning with a rookie closer, why can’t we? Does anyone think any of the arms Wade acquired could do a job in the bullpen for the Astros next year?
Valdez?
He has good stuff but couldn’t put it together this year. I think he or F Rod have the best chance out of the new guys of making a bullpen impact. Or maybe the guy in AAA that we got not to long ago, I can’t remember his name. Think it started with an M?
by Its Gonna Happen on Sep 2, 2011 4:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
F Rod has had some bad performances when he was put in 9th inning situations recently. It could just be nervousness going into that situation, but it makes me wary of him as a closer. Abreu could be a long shot as a future closer. I worry about his high walk rate though. I don’t think Melancon is perfect for the closer role, but I suspect that he is the best available in-house option for next year.
by clack on Sep 2, 2011 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I really think we got rid of Manzella a little to early
We dont even know if Barmes is going to be here next year and Manzella would be adequate till Villar or Mier is ready
some people have brought up Witkoff as a fill in.
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by Timothy De Block on Sep 2, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd take the growing pains we'd get with Wickoff
If we spend the money that it would take to sign a free agent and put it into the draft
by Its Gonna Happen on Sep 2, 2011 11:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don’t think Wikoff has the defensive ability to start at shortstop in the majors. I just hate to see that happen to the young pitchers.
by clack on Sep 3, 2011 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Game threads a half hour early!
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NL Central Standings
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Cincinnati
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26 | 20 | .565 | 0 | Won 1 |
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St. Louis
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25 | 22 | .531 | 1.5 | Lost 3 |
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Houston
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22 | 24 | .478 | 4 | Lost 1 |
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Pittsburgh
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22 | 24 | .478 | 4 | Won 2 |
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Milwaukee
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19 | 27 | .413 | 7 | Lost 1 |
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Chicago
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15 | 31 | .326 | 11 | Lost 11 |
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