Category Archives: Statistical Analysis
Dissecting James McDonald
James McDonald had a better season in 2011 than his 4.21 ERA might lead you to believe. While “breakout” might be a stretch as a definition, “breakthrough” probably works. He labored through his first four starts in April posting a … Continue reading
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Pirates Add Sanchez & Qualls in Deadline Deals
By Paul Sporer I’m pleased to have started my new job on Monday, but I should’ve told them I wasn’t available until August 1st so I could’ve been home to enjoy the trade deadline festivities today. It was a fun, … Continue reading
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Pirates Add Snider; Deal Lincoln
By Paul Sporer In their continued effort to bolster their team for a stretch run, the Pittsburgh Pirates pulled off another big move late Monday night trading Brad Lincoln to the Toronto Blue Jays for outfielder Travis Snider. Lincoln was in the midst of a … Continue reading
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Pirates Trade for Wandy Rodriguez
By Paul Sporer Reports around the net are confirming that the Pirates have acquired Houston Astros lefty Wandy Rodriguez via trade first reported by Tim Singer of MLB.com. It has been subsequently confirmed by sources for MLB insiders including FOX Sports’ … Continue reading
Bedard Shines in Losing Effort
By Paul Sporer Two hits was the order of the day. That’s all Erik Bedard gave up in seven innings of work, but unfortunately that’s also all the offense could muster against Jeff Samardzija and Carlos Marmol in a 2-0 loss … Continue reading
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