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Leadoff Hitters/Displaced Center Fielders

Jul 21st, 2008 | By ubelmann | Category: Featured Articles, MLB, Minnesota Twins

AVG/OBP/SLG, since May 1st
.245/.287/.341 -- Carlos Gomez
.257/.312/.341 -- Jacoby Ellsbury
Games/Games hitting leadoff, July
15/15 -- Carlos Gomez
16/16 -- Jacoby Ellsbury
It's frustrating that Gomez isn't hitting, but it's not like the Twins are the only team making decisions like keeping a struggling rookie in the leadoff spot. If he keeps struggling and the Twins start losing, [...]

Tags: Carlos Gomez, Denard Span, Jacoby Ellsbury, Lineup Effects
Posted in Featured Articles, MLB, Minnesota Twins | 2 comments

Is Eric Wedge Stupid?

Jul 7th, 2008 | By ubelmann | Category: Featured Articles, Guest Writers, MLB, ubelmann

So, I just started on a rather ill-advised internet journey, and even though I should go to bed, I feel strangely compelled to complete that journey.
My first mistake was to check LEN3's game report to see what everyone had to say about Carlos Bunty McBunterson vs. Cliff Can't Be Bothered To Field His Position Lee.
"I [...]

Tags: Cleveland Indians, Eric Wedge, Grady Sizemore, Joe Posnanski, Lineup Effects
Posted in Featured Articles, Guest Writers, MLB, ubelmann | 13 comments

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