Archive for October 2005

And Then There Was One
10/28/2005 -
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The White Sox blow away all contenders and claim their first World Championship since 1917. Dan takes a look at Game 4 from a Win Probability perspective.

The Distinctive Chone Figgins
10/25/2005 -
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Dan takes a look at the third baseman with speed and its relationship to the defensive spectrum.

Pujols Carries Cards to St. Louis
10/19/2005 -
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How fast fortunes can change. Game 5 from a Win Probability perspective.

Astros Get the Split
10/15/2005 -
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The Astros win in St. Louis to even the NLCS at one game a piece.

Angels Fly to the LCS
10/11/2005 -
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Dan takes a look at Game 5 from a Win Probability perspective.

Egalitarianism and the RBI
10/3/2005 -
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When it comes to RBIs equality of outcome is governed by equality of opportunity.

Pennants are Won in ?
9/30/2005 -
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In the case of the AL Central the answer is April.

Stats, Science, Circumstance, and the Power of Language
9/23/2005 -
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Barry Bonds hits number 704 and Dan explores his visceral reaction

Rube Bressler Redux?
9/16/2005 -
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Rick Ankiel as the next Rube Bressler and the role of decreasing variation

You Can Count on It
9/8/2005 -
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Controlling the strike zone and the justification of Lloyd McClendon.