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June 19, 2013
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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. 2011THT 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! | ||||