Author Archives: Joel Kennedy-Ramos

Ben Zobrist Day: The Versatility

Posted on April 29, 2013

Ben Zobrist did something in 2012 that no other player has ever done in a single major league season. In comparison to some other noteworthy performances last season, this thing he did was far too specific to become the stuff … Continue reading →

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Evan Longoria Returns

Posted on August 6, 2012

And suddenly, the Rays made their big stretch-run addition: Evan Longoria will be activated tomorrow. Rays went 41-44 without him, scoring 3.86 R/G. With him, they went 15-8 and scored 4.61 R/G. — Dave Haller (@HallerDave) August 6, 2012 The … Continue reading →

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Jake McGee Gets Right Versus Righties

Posted on July 15, 2012

Jake McGee pitched with a platoon advantage 52 percent of the time in 2011. Based on the results against righties (.392/.483/.660), you could not have blamed Joe Maddon if he upped that rate. But, rather than branding his young pitcher a LOOGY, … Continue reading →

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