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Jeff Sackmann is the creator of MinorLeagueSplits.com. With Kent Bonham, he founded CollegeSplits.com, which provides data on amateur baseball to about half of the 30 Major League teams. In his other virtual life, Jeff helps people get into business school. He has written Total GMAT Math, Total GMAT Verbal, and Total GRE Math. Jeff also has an email address.


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2006

More Fun With Rotation Numbers

December 29, 2006
What we talk about when we talk about starters.

How Good Is Your #4 Starter?

December 27, 2006
Hint: Probably not as good as you think.

Holding the Runner

December 22, 2006
Which minor league pitchers best controlled the basepaths in 2006?

The Mid-Rotation Starters of Your Dreams

December 20, 2006
Jeff Suppan and Barry Zito are the best pitchers left on the market. A handful of teams have some soul-searching to do.

Minor League Guns

December 15, 2006
Which young catchers best controlled the running game in 2006?

Issues of National Concern

December 13, 2006
Jim Bowden has been uncharacteristically silent this winter. Jeff wonders what it means for his team's future.

Rule 5 Recap

December 08, 2006
Five notable selectees and one interesting strategy in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft.

Is Adam Kennedy the Steal of the Offseason?

December 06, 2006
Jeff looks at the market for free-agent second basemen.

Whither Bill Hall?

November 29, 2006
The Brewers have started a game of musical chairs, and their best hitter may be the odd man out.

Anatomy of the Outfield

November 22, 2006
How good is an average center fielder?

Matsuzaka Madness

November 15, 2006
Is $50 million the new $13 million? Jeff wonders what it all means for Barry Zito, the Red Sox and Japanese baseball.

Projecting Akinori Iwamura

November 08, 2006
If he comes to the states, it's far from clear how he'll perform. Jeff looks at all the possibilities.

Putting a Price on Matsuzaka

November 01, 2006
How much is Japan's best pitcher worth?

World Series: Cardinals vs. Tigers: Carpenter Dominates

October 25, 2006
With or without the help of foreign substances, Chris Carpenter shuts down the Tigers.

THT Live: World Series Probabilities After Game 2

October 22, 2006

World Series: Cardinals vs. Tigers: St. Louis Grabs Game 1

October 22, 2006
Reyes pitches into the ninth, and the Cardinals hit like they're healthy.

Projecting the World Series

October 21, 2006
Bring your pocket protector, and we'll figure out who'll win this thing!

NLCS: Mets vs. Cardinals: Jeff Suppan, Series MVP

October 20, 2006
Behind Suppan's arm and Molina's bat, the Cardinals advance to the World Series

NLCS: Mets vs. Cardinals: Let’s Play Seven!

October 19, 2006
Maine is memorable, and the Mets force a final game.

NLCS: Mets vs. Cardinals: Weaver Gets Revenge

October 18, 2006
With their bullpen back on track, the Cardinals are one win away from the World Series.

NLCS: Mets vs. Cardinals: Jeff Suppan Masters the Mets

October 15, 2006
Steve Trachsel implodes as Suppan excels.

NLCS: Mets vs. Cardinals: St. Louis Strikes Back

October 14, 2006
Billy Wagner creates postseason heroes wholesale.

NLCS: Mets vs. Cardinals: Glavine Wins the Opener

October 13, 2006
Glavine and Weaver duel into the sixth, but one Carlos Beltran swing is all the Mets need.

NLCS Preview: Mets vs. Cardinals

October 11, 2006
Subtract Pedro and El Duque, add a competent Jeff Weaver, and this series is closer than it looks.

NLDS: Cards vs. Pads: Boomer Goes Bust

October 06, 2006
Behind a strong outing from Jeff Weaver, the Cardinals take a 2-0 series lead.

NLDS: Cardinals vs. Padres: Pujols wins

October 04, 2006
Jake Peavy lost another Game 1.

Eight Ugly Options

October 04, 2006
Looking forward to when executives will just say no.

Francisco Cordero, Deadline Steal

September 27, 2006
Is Coco one of baseball's best closers? Jeff takes a look.

Rebuilding, the Marlin Way

September 21, 2006
Four teams that could benefit from a fire sale.

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