Closer Identifier Algorithm Results July 15
Heath Bell, and his $27m contract, has yet again pitched his way out of the closer’s role in Miami. After seeing enough of Bell’s shenanigans, manager Ozzie Guillen demoted Bell, most…
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Pitching Matchups to Watch for the Week of July 16th
Wade Miley @ CIN (7/16) & v HOU (7/20) – I told you to jump off the Miley bandwagon two starts ago and I was right. Regression can be a…
Pitching Matchups to Watch for the Week of July 2nd
Jordan Lyles @ PIT (7/2) & v MIL (7/7) – Lyles was due for two starts last week, oops. The Pirates have been hitting a bit but I still pick…
Pitching Matchups to Watch for the Week of June 18th
Wade Miley v SEA (6/18) & v CHC (6/24) – Miley has been terrific this year but his success has been fueled by an unsustainable BABIP and control that he’s…
Latest Closer Identifier Algorithm Results May 28-Amended
The Closer Identifier Algorithm (CIA) chalks up another three hits to run its record of correct predictions of demotions from the closer role to an impressive 12-1 (I hadn’t counted…
CIA Spreadsheet as of May 21
Here are the latest results of the Closer Identifier Algorithm. There are a few changes from last week, and we have added a comments column to explain why. During the…
Pitching Matchups to Watch for the Week of May 21st
Felipe Paulino @ NYY(5/21) & @ BAL (5/27) – Cover up the name and the matchups for a moment. Here’s the highlight reel: 1.93 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 10.13 K/9, 4.2…
The Closer Identifier Algorithm and Predicting Closers
My articles for USAToday.com this year have introduced a new way to look at closers. The Closer Identifier Algorithm is a ridiculously simple algorithm that I am betting will do…
Pitching Matchups to Watch for the Week of April 16th
Lots of volatility this time of year. Hang in there, playing the matchups works over time. Joe Blanton, @ SF (4/17) & @ SD (4/22) – Stop laughing! Fact…
Edwin Jackson, Seizing that Potential: 2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
Edwin Jackson, seemingly, has failed to take advantage of many things during his playing career, most notably his immense talent. In addition, Jackson has failed to pilfer the National League…
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