Archive for May 2004

We’re almost a third of the way through the season and the Red Sox, as expected, are having a fine year. In fact, there are so many players contributing to the team’s success, it’s hard to pick a team MVP. Dave looks to Win Shares for help.

Studes looks at the unbalanced schedules of each team, and how they might affect the pennant races.

We’ve computed Bill James’ uber-statistic, Win Shares, for all players so far in 2004. You can find them in our Stats Section, and you can read a bit more about them in this article.

A quick graphical look at this year’s version of the Anaheim Angels.

A closer look at those batting ball types we’re collecting.

Dave reviews some of the statistics we’re posting on The Hardball Times, with a closer look at what some of the stats mean and where we’re going with all these numbers.

Combing through his hard drive, Dave came across the preseason preview that he wrote for the Florida Marlins, but forgot to submit. Wonder what Dave had to say about the fast-starting Fish?

The Mets could use some healthy young arms in their starting rotation. So what’s up with 27-year-old Jae Seo?

Sunday night, TNT will show “The Winning Season,” a movie about the guy who is likely to remain the greatest shortstop of all time, if ARod continues to play out of position. A look back at the accomplishments of the man called “The Flying Dutchman.”

Dave thinks back on those APBA cards, older brothers, and the metallic ring of shaking dice.