Category Archives: Daily Process

Maddon on Defensive Shifts

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Defensive shifts have been in the news frequently in recent weeks as the Houston Astros are leading baseball in usage of shifts and yet have the worst pitching numbers in all of baseball. Carlos Pena, who is quite familiar with … Continue reading →

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Game-Changer: Jose Lobaton Walks

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

Earlier this week, R.J. Anderson dedicated a few words to Jose Lobaton’s walk rate. Although the casual fan may dismiss walk rates and on-base percentage in favor of batting average and RBI, Anderson concluded “having a player on the roster … Continue reading →

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Daily Process: Rays Drop Series, First Half Ends

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

Entering this game, CC Sabathia had 2.90 earned run average and 2.57 FIP, while James Shields had a 2.47 earned run average and 3.07 FIP. The pair didn’t disappoint, as they combined for 17 innings pitched and one run. Shields … Continue reading →

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Daily Process: Rays Lose, Sonnanstine Demoted

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Big post-game news, as Andy Sonnanstine goes to Durham in order to make room for Brandon Guyer. Nothing personal against Sonnanstine, but his talent level and usage rate left him as an outsider. One who rarely entered games, and rarely … Continue reading →

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Daily Process: Rays, Niemann Defeat Yankees

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Jeff Niemann had a fine start, lasting into the eighth and allowing only one run. Say what you will about Niemann’s previous struggles, but one thing he has consistently done well is place his curveball. Tonight was no exception, as … Continue reading →

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