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About Jeffrey GrossJeffrey Gross is an attorney (and die-hard Cubs fan) who currently resides in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In addition to writing for The Hardball Times, he also reviews tasty adult beverages as part of a side project titled "saBEERmetrics." He previously worked for The Daily Illini and Northern Star newspapers as a film critic and sportswriter (respectively). You can reach him by email at saBEERmetrics AT gmail DOT com.Note: This page displays up to 200 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Jeffrey Gross's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. Blind resume: starting pitcherApril 11, 2013Why does this starting pitcher get so little love? Daily Dollar debates: Smoak, Moss and JonesMarch 27, 2013Which would you rather have for a dollar? Daily Dollar debates: Brown and HicksMarch 26, 2013Which player would you rather have for $1? Blind resume 2013: a guy you’d never expect to be underratedMarch 21, 2013Why is this player barely a third-round pick? Five questions: Milwaukee BrewersMarch 18, 2013Start with "Who's on first?" In defense of Barry BondsJanuary 10, 2013No matter how you slice it, he belongs in The Hall. Black Magic WomanDecember 26, 2012A look at a post-hype sleeper primed for a breakout campaign. Alfonso Soriano is not overpaidSeptember 07, 2012Alfonso Soriano does not have one of the worst contracts in baseball. He's not even overpaid (at least not to date). Matt Moore is a fantasy studAugust 30, 2012A look at Matt Moore's "secretly" excellent rookie season. Francisco Liriano is the Javier Vazquez of 2012July 20, 2012He's a bona fide second half stud. 2012 Home Run Derby contestants and their numbersJuly 05, 2012A breakdown of the power statistics of this year's home run derby contestants. Introducing the 2012 THT fantasy leagueApril 09, 2012A list of rosters (and player dollar values) for each of the teams in the inaugural THT Fantasy fantasy baseball league. LIMA rises: elite non-closing relieversMarch 28, 2012A new spin on LIMA. LIMA rises: quantificationMarch 28, 2012Putting some numbers on yesterday's article Fantasy Spin: Anibal Sanchez or Matt Garza?March 23, 2012Breaking them down! Fantasy focus: Danny DuffyMarch 22, 2012A fantasy look at Danny Duffy. Razzball expert league roster analysisMarch 21, 2012A breakdown and analysis of the roster Jonathan Halket and I drafted for Razzball's expert league. Second look: Top 25 fantasy third basemen for 2012March 19, 2012A third basemen breakdown with tiers and rankings explanations. Second look: Top 20 fantasy second basemen for 2012March 16, 2012A breakdown of second basemen, with tiers and rankings explanations. Second look: Top 30 fantasy first basemen for 2012March 14, 2012A first basemen breakdown with tiers and rankings explanations. Second look: Top 20 fantasy shortstops for 2012March 13, 2012A shortstop breakdown with tiers and rankings explanations. Second look: Top 20 fantasy catchers for 2012March 12, 2012A catcher breakdown with tiers and rankings explanations THT Live: Cespedes signs with the A’sFebruary 13, 2012Supplementing the dynasty rankings (Part 2)February 03, 2012Finishing an alternative perspective on the top young fantasy players in baseball. Supplementing the dynasty rankings (Part 1)January 27, 2012The first of a two-part series that presents an alternative perspective on the top young fantasy players in baseball. THT Live: Welcome to the north side, Mr. DeJesus (and goodbye Soriano?)November 30, 2011Offseason decisions: The Cubs’ new bosses start overNovember 25, 2011Epstein and Hoyer have a ton of problems, first and third base prime among them. Offseason decisions: White Sox are in a pickleNovember 11, 2011With no farm system and poor contracts, how can they improve? Looking ahead: 2011 xBABIP-adjusted batting linesOctober 14, 2011xBABIP adjusted batting lines from 2011. Do you get your Moneyball’s worth?September 26, 2011Film review of Moneyball the movie. A second look at Ian KinslerSeptember 16, 2011How the fantasy seasons of Robinson Cano and Ian Kinsler (should) compare. NL Waiver Wire: Week 23September 09, 2011Week 23 of the NL Waiver Wire series digs deep for value. Why I stopped drafting Mark TeixeiraSeptember 06, 2011How batting average affects fantasy value. NL Waiver Wire: Week 22September 02, 2011Week 22 in the NL waiver wire series looks at some players that can help your team as rosters expand this week. NL Waiver Wire: Week 21August 26, 2011Some good bets—and a couple to avoid—as we enter the final month. NL Waiver Wire: Week 19August 12, 2011With this weekend's trade deadline in most Yahoo standard-format leagues, here's a look at some players to trade for, and some to trade away. The price is WrightAugust 11, 2011A look at David Wright's fantasy career, and how it stacks up. NL Waiver Wire: Week 18August 05, 2011The National League fantasy impact of last week's trade deadline. NL Waiver Wire: Week 17July 29, 2011Jeffrey is back with this week's list of under-owned commodities Rasmus The Blue JayJuly 27, 2011A look at what Colby Rasmus might look like in Blue Jays clothing. Danny Duffy: second-half breakout candidateJuly 22, 2011A Waiver Wire bonus: Duffy's recent performance and fantasy ace potential. Javier Vazquez: Second half breakout candidateJuly 08, 2011Can Vazquez be a true fantasy asset in the second half? Home Run Derby contestants and their numbersJuly 07, 2011Chase Field doesn't give them a big boost. Blind resumeJune 30, 2011Would you roster this anonymous player? NL Waiver Wire: Week 12June 24, 2011This week's edition reaches deep to find value, and gives you a few good trade targets FAAB budgets and the discount factorJune 20, 2011A tip on how to spend your FAAB budget. NL Waiver Wire: Week 11June 18, 2011Helping you win your fantasy league, one player at a time. The myth of Dan HarenJune 16, 2011Disproving the myth that Dan Haren can't pitch in the second half. Introducing HR/OFFB Park FactorsJune 14, 2011Presenting home run per outfield fly ball (HR/OFFB) park factors to empower your baseball analysis. NL Waiver Wire: Week 10June 10, 2011Helping you win your fantasy league, one player at a time. NL Waiver Wire: Week 9June 03, 2011Making sense of xWHIPJune 03, 2011Using the power of relativity to make sense of xWHIP. xWHIP and eFIPMay 31, 2011An explanation of xWHIP and eFIP and the leader boards for all starting pitchers through May 28. NL Waiver Wire: Week 8May 27, 2011Two prospects to grab now, and some vets who can play roles for you. The underappreciated Bud NorrisMay 26, 2011Contrasting Norris and his clone, Brandon Morrow NL Waiver Wire: Week 7May 20, 2011Week 7 of the NL Waiver Wire. WWJD: Alex RiosMay 19, 2011What Would Jeffrey Do (with Alex Rios)? NL Waiver Wire: Week 3April 22, 2011Week 4 of the NL Waiver Wire series takes a look at some over/undervalue fantasy assets. NL Waiver Wire: Week 2April 15, 2011The Waiver Wire series kicks off with a look at some early NL assets that look promising, despite their ownership percentage. Introducing the 2011 THT Readers LeagueApril 01, 2011A look at the rosters for a league composed of 14 loyal THT followers. Five questions: Oakland AthleticsMarch 29, 2011The team looks stronger; its division opponents don't. Introducing The 2011 THT Fantasy LeagueMarch 25, 2011A list of rosters (and player dollar values) for each of the teams in the inaugural THT Fantasy fantasy baseball league. Five questions: Cleveland IndiansMarch 22, 2011A lack of big offseason moves means the end of an era for the AL Central's dark horse contender of 2010. Waiver Wire: NL, preseason specialMarch 18, 2011Looking at some strong, but cheap, NL buys. Auction strategiesMarch 11, 2011A look at strategies for drafting and disruption in auction formats. 2011 draft day resourcesMarch 04, 2011Where to find help as you prepare for your league's auction or draft. THT Live: Looking back on our 2011 free agent predictionsFebruary 25, 2011Positional rankings reduxFebruary 18, 2011Updated rankings by position, plus a surprise for loyal readers. Valuing players with your E.Y.E.S.February 11, 2011How to price fantasy players. THT Live: Pujols, the free agentFebruary 10, 2011Breaking down the mock draft: rounds 1-3January 28, 2011An analysis of The Hardball Times fantasy mock draft, courtesy of the drafters. Breaking down the mock draft: rounds 4-6January 28, 2011The drafters talk about their choices. Top 50 fantasy relievers for 2011January 21, 2011Ranking fantasy players by eligible position. This week, the top 50 relief pitchers. The Hardball Times Fantasy Mock Draft ResultsJanuary 20, 2011A look at the results from Sunday's mock draft with various baseball analysts around the web. Even more dynasty rankingsJanuary 19, 2011Expanding my original top 25 players under age 25 to a top 35 list with a handful of "just missed the cutoff" guys. Top 100 fantasy starting pitchers for 2011January 14, 2011Ranking fantasy players by eligible position. This week, the top 100 starting pitchers. Top 60 fantasy outfielders for 2011January 07, 2011Ranking fantasy players by eligible position. This week, the top 60 outfielders. THT Live: Better late than never, BertJanuary 06, 2011Introducing xWHIP 2.0: the next generationJanuary 04, 2011An explanation of, and download link to, version 2.0 of the glorious expected WHIP (xWHIP) calculator! Top 20 fantasy middle and corner infielders for 2011December 31, 2010Ranking fantasy players by eligible position, 20 at a time. Greinke The BrewerDecember 30, 2010Forecasting Zack Greinke's prospective 2011. Top 20 fantasy third basemen for 2011December 24, 2010Ranking fantasy players by eligible position, 20 at a time. A belated retrospective at the past decade of baseballDecember 24, 2010A belated retrospective at the past decade of baseball. Top 20 fantasy shortstops for 2011December 17, 2010Ranking fantasy players by eligible position, 20 at a time. Top 20 fantasy second basemen for 2011December 10, 2010Ranking fantasy players by eligible position, 20 at a time. Making an example of Ted LillyDecember 03, 2010A way to look at a pitcher's 2011 value. Top 20 fantasy first basemen for 2011November 29, 2010Ranking fantasy players by eligible position, 20 at a time. Top 20 fantasy catchers for 2011November 26, 2010First of a series ranking players by position. THT Live: Top 2011 free agent landing spotsNovember 15, 2010Those fickle pitchers!November 12, 2010Take your pick of the numbers. THT Live: Ichiro Suzuki, meet linear weightsOctober 30, 2010Announcing THT’s “Compete Against the Experts” LeagueOctober 25, 2010A quick pitch for the 2011 THT Experts League competition Whose best position is DH?October 20, 2010The hitters who should not be playing baseball with their gloves. THT Live: Breaking down the ALCSOctober 14, 20102010 xBABIP Splits And AdjustmentsOctober 11, 2010A look at the 2010 xBABIP splits of 270 hitters and their expected batting lines for 2011. Waiver Wire retrospective: The worst-laid plansOctober 08, 2010My 10 worst fantasy suggestions of 2010. Waiver Wire retrospective: The best-laid plansOctober 01, 2010A look back at my 10 best fantasy suggestions of 2010. Waiver Wire: AL, Week 25September 24, 2010Some last-minute fantasy advice as the season winds down. Fantasyland: The MovieSeptember 22, 2010A brief review of, and link to, Fantasyland: The Movie. Cueto-LaRue: Legal implications…September 20, 2010Can one baseball player sue another for injuries sustained on the field? Waiver Wire: AL, Week 24September 17, 2010Guest writer Adam Kaplan looks at some underowned and undervalued studs who could make or break your September fantasy push. THT Live: Moving MannySeptember 04, 2010Waiver Wire: AL, Week 22September 03, 2010This week we assess Manny Ramirez, Ryan Raburn, Hideki Matsui, Jayson Nix, Scott Sizemore, Koji Uehara, Fernando Rodney and Danny Valencia . THT Live: The White Sox owe their fans an apologySeptember 01, 2010THT Live: The Jeff Loria problemAugust 28, 2010Waiver Wire: AL, Week 21August 27, 2010With September call-ups approaching and many top prospects seeing playing time in August to be eligible for postseason play, we look at some of baseball's hottest prospects. Keeper League Mailbag: Question No. 4August 25, 2010Answering your keeper league fantasy questions. Keeper League Mailbag: Question #1August 24, 2010Answering your keeper league fantasy questions. Waiver Wire: AL, Week 20August 21, 2010Week 20 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the fantasy value of Adam Lind, Kevin Slowey, Jim Thome, Mitch Moreland and Dallas Braden. Waiver Wire: AL, Week 19August 13, 2010Week 19 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the fantasy values of Jeremy Hellickson, Brandon Morrow, Brian Matusz, Dice-K, Carlos Delgado and Juan Pierre . . . plus Jose Bautista watch continues! Waiver Wire: AL, Week 18August 06, 2010Week 18's AL Waiver Wire assesses the value of several newcomers to the AL following a less-than-exciting trade deadline. Reflecting on the trade deadlineAugust 05, 2010One man's analysis of the deals and non-deals. xWHIP leaders and losersAugust 02, 2010Mining for rest of season value by looking at the at the best/worst xWHIP guys in baseball, courtesy of the xWHIP calculator. Waiver Wire: AL, Week 17July 30, 2010We assess the fantasy value of some over/underperforming stocks, and Matt Wieters makes a surprise visit. Forecasting Dan Haren the AngelJuly 26, 2010How will he do in the rest of the season? Waiver Wire: AL, Week 16July 23, 2010On week 16, we assess the fantasy value of Jayson Nix, Matt Thornton/J.J. Putz, Scott Sizemore, Luke Scott, Chris Perez, Austin Jackson, Cliff Pennington and Jack Cust. The sum of their parts: a deeper look at pitchers’ peripheral dataJuly 22, 2010All strikeouts and walks are not the same. Introducing The xWHIP CalculatorJuly 16, 2010An explanation of, and file link to, the xWHIP calculator. Waiver Wire: AL, Week 15July 16, 2010Week 15 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the fantasy value of Cliff Lee, Chris Carter, J.P. Arencibia, Yunel Escobar, Brandon Morrow, Chris Davis, Justin Smoak and Scott Baker . . . plus Jose Bautisa watch continues! THT Live: WHIPlash: Projecting Cliff Lee’s Second Half WHIPJuly 10, 2010THT Live: Translating Cliff Lee The Mariner Into Cliff Lee The Ranger (Parts 3 and 4)July 10, 2010THT Live: Translating Cliff Lee The Mariner Into Cliff Lee The Ranger (Parts 1 and 2)July 09, 2010Waiver Wire: AL, Week 14July 09, 2010Week 14 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the fantasy value of Matt LaPorta, Kila Ka'aihue, Michael Brantley, Brennan Boesch, Daniel Hudson, Joshua Bell and my boy Marc Rzepczynski. . . plus Jose Bautisa watch continues! Waiver Wire: AL, Week 13July 02, 2010Week 13 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the fantasy value of Erik Bedard, Dallas Braden, Brett Wallace, Russell Branyan, Bengie Molina and Fausto Carmona . . . plus Jose Bautisa watch continues! Waiver Wire: AL, Week 12June 25, 2010Week 12 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the fantasy value of Chris Davis, Matt Joyce, Conor Jackson, Carlos Guillen and Alex Gordon ... plus a Geovany Soto rant and Jose Bautisa watch continues! Waiver Wire: AL, Week 11June 18, 2010Week 11 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the fantasy value of Trevor Cahill, Max Scherzer, Adrian Beltre, Julio Borbon, Erick Aybar, Scott Baker and Brett Cecil ... plus Jose Bautisa watch continues! Waiver Wire: AL, Week 10June 11, 2010Week 10 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the fantasy value of pitching around the junior circuit in Gavin Floyd, Bobby Jenks, Matt Thornton, J.J. Putz, Sergio Santos, Brandon Morrow and Justin Masterson, with a look at Vernon Wells as well ... plus Jose Bautisa watch continues! Waiver Wire: AL, Week 9June 04, 2010Week 9 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the value of Mike Napoli, John Lackey, Javier Vazquez, Corey Patterson (blasphemy, right?) and Jason Frasor among others ... plus Jose Bautisa watch continues. Waiver Wire: AL, Week 8May 28, 2010Week 8 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the value of Carlos Santana, Jake Fox, Max Scherzer, Julio Borbon, Luke Scott, amongst others ... plus Jose Bautisa watch! Waiver Wire: AL, Week 7May 21, 2010Week 7's edition of the AL Waiver Wire looks at some power pitchers and hitters in Jack Cust, Justin Masterson, Brandon Morrow, Gio Gonzalez, Derek Holland, Brennan Boesch, Hank Blalock, Armando Galarraga, Mike Aviles and Gordon Beckham. | ||||