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Defense and RBI: Opportunity, uncertainty, and the problem with regression

by Matt Hunter
Defense is complicated and confusing, so let's try to compare it to something more well-known.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Currently historic: A plethora of new stuff

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Another triple crown? Something only Williams, Bonds and Ruth have done? Maybe.
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The latest in the business of baseball.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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For what the Rangers are going to do with Jurickson Profar, we may need to look no further than Cincinnati.
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Monday, May 20, 2013

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Card Corner: 1973 Topps: Mike Andrews

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

How Scott Kazmir got his groove back

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He was left for dead in 2011. Now he's throwing as hard as ever. What's the deal?
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The all-decade team: the ‘40s

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The 1940s saw the Second World War and the integration of baseball; did these monumental events make for quality teams?
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Running hot and cold

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The Phillies should retool but not reboot

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