The Zombies score runs in droves. They get a ton of production up the middle. They’re the poster child for sacrificing some defense for excellent hitting. I have to admit, I felt pretty good voting this year. I felt a little like Natalie Portman's character, Jane Foster, after watching Thor transfo...

On a list of the BBA's best shortstops, you might not think of Pepe Aragon , who was shifted over from third base a couple years ago to take advantage of his durability and position scarcity. And, indeed, Aragon's fielding at shortstop is far from inspiring. But on a list of the best hitters in the ...

How ruined is a season where a team starts 0-5, then 2-9? Jacksonville fans would have probably said totally, early on in this season. However, the Zombies have risen from the dead, and now stand in playoff position at the All-Star Break. "We just kept scrapping and pushing and we got back up," said...

That was my single worst draft, by the way: I took Konstantin Yablochov two picks ahead of Bill Kuhn. So I feel your pain.

This is exactly why I write those, though - thanks for the heads up.

jleddy wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 19, 2025 8:12 pm

Awesome work yet again. Look forward to Rounds 2-20 this weekend, I assume...

Haven’t done the second draft article in at least twenty seasons I think. Too much work.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 11:38 pm

I think Allen (#13 - Louisville) could convert to a 3B or corner OF as an alternate to 1B

He’s got the wrong parameters to play third, but I imagine it would be fine. He’s probably fine in the OF.

BaseClogger wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 18, 2025 9:15 pm

These are always great but it feels like you had even more fun writing this time around. It comes thru to the reader. Thanks for putting it together.

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This is always fun to write.

BaseClogger wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 18, 2025 7:47 pm

Villarreal doesn’t have nearly enough financial ambition for a future union president.

I imagine him selfless with his time. But that's a fair point.

This article analyzes the players in the first round of this year's amateur draft. The analysis includes the S1. Disclaimer: As always, opinions and analysis are mine and mine alone and do not reflect any future, present or past knowledge of anything at all. This draft was approved by Jodie Foster,...

Put Yosh in Nawaf's vacated lineup spots.

Second half surge coming.

FYI: the draft article will be a little late this year (already is sort of) but it'll happen.

Making that #17 pick this year look quaint, I think.

Few people draft better than Tim.

Well, I got a ways to go to get back to bad. Though my Pythagorean record likes me a lot better than the other teams do.

Highest pick in a while. So far bet I can't say that next year.

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Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:08 pm

Dington wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 29, 2025 9:26 pm

Nicely done @lordtoffee. Laid the foundation for the #1 team and now keeping the mess left behind in Sacramento in 2nd!

The best thing I ever did for the Robins was leave.

Perhaps I should also quit. Team is just super so far - anyone want to trade?

Nice. At least this time I'm not mystified by a quick start.

If you don't vote for de Medici, you don't believe any reliever should make it into the Hall of Fame.

Which is bananas. They're part of the game. Some of them were exceptional and famous.

I'll raise a glass of sake to that.