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Tuesday, June 03, 2008

What is Edwin swinging at?

Posted by Bryan Tsao
Red Reporter breaks down Edwin Encarnacion's recent slump by pointing out that he's been swinging at fewer pitches in the zone. It's a good starting point for analysis, but it would be interesting to see MLB averages for contact in the strike zone vs. outside the zone as another point of comparison.

Mock draft

Posted by Bryan Tsao
MLB.com has a mock draft of the first 30 picks up today. Helpfully, Rany Jazayerli has his thoughts on the draft's top prospects up today to go with it.

Should the Red Sox sign Bonds?

Posted by Bryan Tsao
With David Ortiz going on the disabled list and possibly facing season ending surgery, the Internets are abuzz with the possibility of the Red Sox turning to Barry Bonds to fill Papi's spot in the lineup. Craig Calcaterra notes that Boston senior advisor Bill James is on the record as being against such a move.
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Trade Everyone!

Posted by Dave Studeman
Let's Go Tribe has been reviewing the potential trade value of everyone on the Indians, and I mean everyone. My favorite: Lake Erie. Pro: "Is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of all the Great Lakes. Erie is simply not the player analysts often make it out to be." Con: "It's harder than it looks to find a quality lake on the open market."

What’s all this brouhaha?

Posted by Dave Studeman
The Cheat doesn't understand the Ozzie Guillen brouhaha in Chicago, and I agree. The Sox are in first place, right? Exactly why might Ozzie be fired? (Warning: links to a Jay Mariotti piece. Definitely NSFW.)

Twins notes: offense

Posted by Dave Studeman
Aaron Gleeman's note about the Twins' offense is worth a read, particularly his comparison of Delmon Young and the recently demoted Billy Butler.

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