Tag Archives: American League

Yanks or Royals — Which Stat is more amazing (depressing?)

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Bill Porter

The Yankees are in town tonight (I live in SF, so Oakland counts as “in town” when your favorite team comes to northern California once per year) and I had been looking at the Yankees team stats, for whatever reason.   … Continue reading →

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Are the Texas Rangers good enough defensively?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Bill Porter

The Rangers are nearly dead last in the league in fielding. But will defense be their Achilles Heel come October? Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Offensive Offense

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Bill Porter

Seattle and Baltimore are the two worst teams in the AL — but Seattle is clearly the worst offensive this year. But are they the worst offense ever? Continue reading →

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Dissecting Zack Greinke’s 2010 Season

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Bill Porter

This afternoon, Zack Greinke takes the mound for the 24th time in 2010 [Ed Note:  Greinke went 8 innings and surrendered 1 run in a no-decision that the Royals lost 2-1 in 10 innings].  Greinke survived (if that is the … Continue reading →

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Nick Swisher’s New Approach at the Plate

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Bill Porter

Nick Swisher’s Power Surge? With two more homers on Monday night, Nick Swisher continued his monstrous year in pinstripes (though it is worth noting his ISO this year is nearly identical to his 2009 number, a fact that might temper … Continue reading →

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