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About Jeffrey Gross

Jeffrey 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.


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2011

THT Live: Welcome to the north side, Mr. DeJesus (and goodbye Soriano?)

November 30, 2011

Offseason decisions: The Cubs’ new bosses start over

November 25, 2011
Epstein and Hoyer have a ton of problems, first and third base prime among them.

Offseason decisions: White Sox are in a pickle

November 11, 2011
With no farm system and poor contracts, how can they improve?

Looking ahead: 2011 xBABIP-adjusted batting lines

October 14, 2011
xBABIP adjusted batting lines from 2011.

Do you get your Moneyball’s worth?

September 26, 2011
Film review of Moneyball the movie.

A second look at Ian Kinsler

September 16, 2011
How the fantasy seasons of Robinson Cano and Ian Kinsler (should) compare.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 23

September 09, 2011
Week 23 of the NL Waiver Wire series digs deep for value.

Why I stopped drafting Mark Teixeira

September 06, 2011
How batting average affects fantasy value.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 22

September 02, 2011
Week 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 21

August 26, 2011
Some good bets—and a couple to avoid—as we enter the final month.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 19

August 12, 2011
With 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 Wright

August 11, 2011
A look at David Wright's fantasy career, and how it stacks up.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 18

August 05, 2011
The National League fantasy impact of last week's trade deadline.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 17

July 29, 2011
Jeffrey is back with this week's list of under-owned commodities

Rasmus The Blue Jay

July 27, 2011
A look at what Colby Rasmus might look like in Blue Jays clothing.

Danny Duffy: second-half breakout candidate

July 22, 2011
A Waiver Wire bonus: Duffy's recent performance and fantasy ace potential.

Javier Vazquez: Second half breakout candidate

July 08, 2011
Can Vazquez be a true fantasy asset in the second half?

Home Run Derby contestants and their numbers

July 07, 2011
Chase Field doesn't give them a big boost.

Blind resume

June 30, 2011
Would you roster this anonymous player?

NL Waiver Wire: Week 12

June 24, 2011
This week's edition reaches deep to find value, and gives you a few good trade targets

FAAB budgets and the discount factor

June 20, 2011
A tip on how to spend your FAAB budget.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 11

June 18, 2011
Helping you win your fantasy league, one player at a time.

The myth of Dan Haren

June 16, 2011
Disproving the myth that Dan Haren can't pitch in the second half.

Introducing HR/OFFB Park Factors

June 14, 2011
Presenting home run per outfield fly ball (HR/OFFB) park factors to empower your baseball analysis.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 10

June 10, 2011
Helping you win your fantasy league, one player at a time.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 9

June 03, 2011


Making sense of xWHIP

June 03, 2011
Using the power of relativity to make sense of xWHIP.

xWHIP and eFIP

May 31, 2011
An explanation of xWHIP and eFIP and the leader boards for all starting pitchers through May 28.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 8

May 27, 2011
Two prospects to grab now, and some vets who can play roles for you.

The underappreciated Bud Norris

May 26, 2011
Contrasting Norris and his clone, Brandon Morrow

NL Waiver Wire: Week 7

May 20, 2011
Week 7 of the NL Waiver Wire.

WWJD: Alex Rios

May 19, 2011
What Would Jeffrey Do (with Alex Rios)?

NL Waiver Wire: Week 3

April 22, 2011
Week 4 of the NL Waiver Wire series takes a look at some over/undervalue fantasy assets.

NL Waiver Wire: Week 2

April 15, 2011
The 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 League

April 01, 2011
A look at the rosters for a league composed of 14 loyal THT followers.

Five questions: Oakland Athletics

March 29, 2011
The team looks stronger; its division opponents don't.

Introducing The 2011 THT Fantasy League

March 25, 2011
A list of rosters (and player dollar values) for each of the teams in the inaugural THT Fantasy fantasy baseball league.

Five questions: Cleveland Indians

March 22, 2011
A 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 special

March 18, 2011
Looking at some strong, but cheap, NL buys.

Auction strategies

March 11, 2011
A look at strategies for drafting and disruption in auction formats.

2011 draft day resources

March 04, 2011
Where to find help as you prepare for your league's auction or draft.

THT Live: Looking back on our 2011 free agent predictions

February 25, 2011

Positional rankings redux

February 18, 2011
Updated rankings by position, plus a surprise for loyal readers.

Valuing players with your E.Y.E.S.

February 11, 2011
How to price fantasy players.

THT Live: Pujols, the free agent

February 10, 2011

Breaking down the mock draft: rounds 1-3

January 28, 2011
An analysis of The Hardball Times fantasy mock draft, courtesy of the drafters.

Breaking down the mock draft: rounds 4-6

January 28, 2011
The drafters talk about their choices.

Top 50 fantasy relievers for 2011

January 21, 2011
Ranking fantasy players by eligible position. This week, the top 50 relief pitchers.

The Hardball Times Fantasy Mock Draft Results

January 20, 2011
A look at the results from Sunday's mock draft with various baseball analysts around the web.

Even more dynasty rankings

January 19, 2011
Expanding 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 2011

January 14, 2011
Ranking fantasy players by eligible position. This week, the top 100 starting pitchers.

Top 60 fantasy outfielders for 2011

January 07, 2011
Ranking fantasy players by eligible position. This week, the top 60 outfielders.

THT Live: Better late than never, Bert

January 06, 2011

Introducing xWHIP 2.0: the next generation

January 04, 2011
An explanation of, and download link to, version 2.0 of the glorious expected WHIP (xWHIP) calculator!

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