by Jeff Long | Feb 4, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
It is rare that a pitcher is both physically healthy enough and good enough from a performance standpoint to throw 200 innings a season over a period of 5 plus years. I decided to go back 8 seasons, somewhat arbitrarily, to see who the best and most durable pitchers...
by Jeff Long | Jan 30, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
Last year the average MLB second baseman hit .257/.316/.376, and produced a wRC+ of 91, or roughly 9% below an average offensive player regardless of position. Orioles second basemen combined to produce a .236/.299/.376 line, good for a wRC+ of 82. That is, 18% below...
by Jeff Long | Jan 23, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
Recently the BSL team got a request to take a look at what would be the results of teams going to a 2-run save rule. The thought process here is that if teams would win the vast majority of games when entering the ninth when up by three runs, then why not only use...
by Jeff Long | Jan 19, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
Grant Balfour’s deal with the Orioles falling through was the talk of the offseason at one point, but seems a distant memory by now. Despite saying his shoulder was 100% healthy, Balfour has yet to agree to terms with another club, and MLBTR mentioned earlier...
by Jeff Long | Jan 15, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles
Today the Orioles signed Alfredo Aceves to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. The details of the deal, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today mean that Aceves would make $1.2 Million guaranteed if he makes the opening day roster, with the...
