November 20, 2009
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 THT Fantasy FocusOur latest fantasy insights...Waiver Wire Offseason: ALPosted Friday by Rob McQuownWaiver Wire Offseason: NLPosted Friday by Michael StreetTop 10 prospects for 2010: Chicago White Sox and Detroit TigersPosted Thursday by Matt HagenRead all of THT Fantasy Focus Sponsored by Heater Magazine Latest Features:Medium and short-time pitch memoryPosted Friday by Max MarchiDo batters time a breaking pitch in their first at-bat, then crush it when they see it on their second trip to the plate? 1 comment(s) Cooperstown Confidential: Olbermann is off basePosted Friday by Bruce MarkusenErrors by the guy who rips others' errors. And a tribute to Ron Klimkowski. 18 comment(s) This annotated week in baseball history: Nov. 15-Nov. 21, 1967Posted Thursday by Richard BarbieriOn Nov. 18, 1967, Tom Gordon was born. Gordon is one of only a handful of pitchers in the "3-100 Club"—those with 100 games started, wins and saves. Richard looks at the entire group. 2 comment(s) TUCK! sez: Here come the HalladaysPosted Thursday by TuckTUCK! toons every Thursday. (Except next Thursday.) 2 comment(s) On This Day at THT...2008Do experienced players perform better in the postseason?by David GasskoDavid continues his examination of whether experience makes a difference in the playoffs. 2007Anatomy of a player: Tom Glavineby Josh KalkA look at Tom Glavine using PITCHf/x and other tools. Other Recent ArticlesThursday, November 19, 2009This annotated week in baseball history: Nov. 15-Nov. 21, 1967by Richard BarbieriOn Nov. 18, 1967, Tom Gordon was born. Gordon is one of only a handful of pitchers in the "3-100 Club"—those with 100 games started, wins and saves. Richard looks at the entire group. 2 comment(s) TUCK! sez: Here come the Halladaysby TuckTUCK! toons every Thursday. (Except next Thursday.) 2 comment(s) Offense/Defense number (Part 2)by Brandon IsleibAdapting the Power/Speed number to see who's contributed most to both halves of the game. Outfielders and catchers get ranked in this installment. 2 comment(s) Wednesday, November 18, 2009Out come the freaksby Geoff YoungEveryone knows about Ichiro Suzuki's crazy 2004 season, but Brad Wilkerson deserves some love of his own. 8 comment(s) BOB: Spring Training is center stageby Brian BorawskiThe latest in the business of baseball. 1 comment(s) Tuesday, November 17, 2009Andrew Bailey PITCHf/xby Harry PavlidisThe 2009 AL Rookie of the Year scouted—digitally. 1 comment(s) Book excerpt: “Evaluating Baseball’s Managers”—Billy Martinby Chris JaffeWhat Chris Jaffe's new book has to say in his new book about the controversial late manager. 16 comment(s) Monday, November 16, 2009The Babe at Fenway and other home run storiesby John WalshWherein we learn about Ruth's difficulties hitting the long ball in Boston and Ott's easy time at the Polo Grounds, with some bonus material on The Splinter and The Clipper. 12 comment(s) Book excerpt: Evaluating Baseball’s Managers, 1876-2008by Chris JaffeThe first installment of a series of excerpts from Chris Jaffe's new book showcases its analytical heart: the Tendencies Database, and also provides some fascinating results it yields. 7 comment(s) Friday, November 13, 2009All about the high inside fastballby Nick SteinerNick explores one of the game's best pitches. 11 comment(s) Card Corner: Satchel Paigeby Bruce MarkusenThe terrific new book by Larry Tye has Satchel Paige in the news again. That’s always a good thing. 4 comment(s) Thursday, November 12, 2009TUCK! sez: Winner gets the centaur paintings?by TuckTUCK! toons goodness, right here, every Thursday 2 comment(s) This annotated week in baseball history: Nov. 8-Nov. 13, 1993by Richard BarbieriOn Nov. 12, 1993, Bill Dickey died. The former Yankee catcher was an all-time great, a Hall of Famer, 11-time All-Star and career .313 hitter. Dickey also played on eight teams that won a World Series; only two players have more. But this week Richard looks back on the unfortunate souls not so lucky. 1 comment(s) Wednesday, November 11, 2009BOB: Dodgers Divorce and GM Meetingsby Brian BorawskiThe latest in the business of baseball. 6 comment(s) Lidge of sighsby Geoff YoungBecause Lidge over troubled waters has been done to death. 8 comment(s) Tuesday, November 10, 2009The triumph of Moneyballby Pizza CutterWhat was the impact of the book that Billy Beane didn't write? Four more from the Arizona Fall Leagueby Harry PavlidisIt's not all about No. 1. Four other top 2009 draft picks went from amateur ball to pitching in the AFL. Monday, November 09, 2009Book Review: The Wizard of Waxahachieby Chris JaffeA look at the new book about one of the greatest managers not elected to Cooperstown - Paul Richards. Why the Yankees won the World Seriesby Larry MahnkenHideki Matsui. The silencing of several Phillies bats may have contributed as well. Friday, November 06, 2009The 2009 Yogi Berra Awardby Max MarchiBatters who chase pitches way out of the zone. Cooperstown Confidential: The World Series, Oscar Gamble revisited, and Fred Brocklanderby Bruce MarkusenLooking back on the decisions of two managers, a GM and an umpire Why the Philles lost the World Seriesby Corey SeidmanThe continued struggles of Cole Hamels and and Brad Lidge made the Phillies a flawed team, and the Yankees took full advantage. Click here to view the full archives of our articles. 
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