About Nothing In Particular

In Other Topics by dmick8993 Comments

The all-star game was last night. We heard a lot from former players about how it’s a disgrace to not go to the game if you’re chosen. The game isn’t the same as it once was and people’s priorities aren’t the same either. If someone does’t want to go play a practice game then so be it. I don’t know …

3 balls and 2 strikes?

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How about instead of 4 balls and 3 strikes baseball went to 3 balls and 2 strikes? For one thing, it would shorten the game, which I’m in favor of. It would almost certainly eliminate 75% of the bullpen, which I’m also in favor of. Just thought I’d post a link to the discussion on The Book Blog because it’s …

Are even the best relievers unreliable?

In Major League Baseball by dmick8986 Comments

Carlos Marmol blew a save last night so it naturally sparked discussion about whether or not you should sign relievers to longterm contracts. Carlos Marmol is a very good relief pitcher and likely will be worth the contract he signed this past offseason. However, we know relief pitchers work so few innings that their sample size in a single season …

Midseason look at the Cubs top prospects, part 5

In Minor Leagues by dmick89146 Comments

Below is a form for you to enter your top prospects. There are 30 players listed. I don’t expect all of you fill out all 30, but I’m hoping all of you can fill out 10. I’ll publish the results next week. Your browser doesn’t support Iframes. Go <A href=”http://obstructedview.net/survey/index.php?sid=94854″ >here</A> to fill out the survey.

Midseason look at the Cubs top prospects, part 4

In Minor Leagues by dmick89113 Comments

Over the last week we’ve looked at the top 20 Cubs prospects according to John Sickels and how they’re performing this season. We’ve also looked at 15 or 16 additional players worthy of some discussion for one reason or another. Many of the 2010 draft picks, especially the high school ones, have very little playing time to their name. Few …

Midseason look at the Cubs top prospects, part 3

In Minor Leagues by dmick89119 Comments

We’ve taken an extensive look at the top 20 Cubs prospects this season by Sickels so it’s time to look at some others who weren’t ranked. John Gaub Gaub is coming of a season in which he walked almost a batter per inning and allowed a tons of runs, but this season he’s been pretty good. His strikeouts are through …

Midseason look at the Cubs top prospects, part 2

In Minor Leagues by dmick89143 Comments

A few days ago we looked at Sickel’s Cubs prospects ranked 11-20 entering the season and how they’ve done so far. This time we’ll look at the top 10. 10) Alberto Cabrera, RHP, Grade C+: Another live arm that needs polish. Cabrera made 9 starts for AA Tennessee and then was promoted to Iowa. I’m pretty sure the only reason …