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While Clack was taking a look at the x-BABIP for Astros hitters I was putting together these lovely links for your long weekend viewing pleasure.
Astros Getting Some Love
The 10 Best Part-Time Position Players of 2012 | FanGraphs Baseball
By Paul Swydan
Farmstros: 'Tis the Season... To Rate Prospects
By Farmstros
Astros Not Getting Some Love
The Houston Sports Counterplot, Now The Tuxedos Seem Kinda F—ked Up.
By Andy
Strategies
Why I’m Not a Fan of Losing on Purpose | FanGraphs Baseball
By Dave Cameron
NBC's Vivian Schiller: social media has made live TV essential again | The Verge
By Nilay Patel
Why the future of live sports is in ESPN's hands | The Verge
By David Pierce
Pitching
Q&A: Hector Santiago, Screwball Artist | FanGraphs Baseball
By David Laurila
The Next Great Knuckleballer | FanGraphs Baseball
By Bradley Woodrum
Tommy John Surgery and Pitch Velocity, Part II - Beyond the Box Score
By Jon Roegele