Not much news today, so I thought I'd compile a link list for those who are sick of BABIP stats. (To those people, I apologize: the onslaught will continue later this week.) I suggest taking a gander at the following:
- MLB.com's look at the Brewers' catching situation, which probably will be much like the 2005 situation unless Moeller somehow puts it together and bats above the Mendoza line.
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Brewers exchange arby figures with Clark and Ohka--I've said it before, I'll say it again: sign Ohka long-term! Even two years would be nice; I'd really try for three. As for Clark, he'll be a great deal for 2006, not so much after that, especially as he's headed into his age 32 season. I just noticed his WARP (as per Baseball Prospectus) was 5.7 last year--that's well over $10m in market value. Whatever he makes next year, he'll be worth it.
- Here's the complete list of 2005 arby figures, which suggest that Kyle Lohse, Rodrigo Lopez, and Gil Meche all may make within $1m of what Ohka does next year. To fans of the Twins, Orioles, and Mariners, I can only say, "neener neener neener."
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Interesting article on pitch location from The Hardball Times...makes me want more, and makes me wish I had the jack to get the full stat package from Baseball Info Solutions or STATS, Inc. So...uh...click on my ads! Or...uh...send me money!
- And, for a laugh, check out two stops in my daily surfing, Overheard in New York and sister site Overheard in the Office. I'd like to start a site in April called "Overheard at the Ballpark" to capture all the stupid things we hear folks say. I think one night at Yankee Stadium could get the ball rolling, don't you?