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Wednesday Links (17 Aug 11)

by Geoff Young on Aug 17, 2011 (19) Comments

One of these years I will finish my essay comparing the scrappy indie-rock band Pavement to David Eckstein. While we’re all waiting for that to happen, here are some links you might enjoy…

BP Kings: Don’t Let J.J. Hardy Ruin Your Draft

by Geoff Young on Feb 26, 2011 (1) Comments

My draft philosophy is weird, and I wouldn’t recommend it. The basic approach is to fill the tough positions first and to go where others aren’t going. I don’t rely on projections (maybe I’ll sneak a quick glance, but not always), and I try not to think too hard about my picks. Each draft takes [...]

Talking to Myself: Sometimes I Even Make Sense

by Geoff Young on Jun 15, 2010 (9) Comments

The Padres lost on Monday, 6-3, to the Blue Jays. I offered some thoughts on Twitter (some didn’t make it thanks to a surprise visit by the Fail Whale) and figured I’d look back to see if any of it makes sense the next morning. To clarify, what follows is commentary on commentary of an [...]

Winter League 1999-2000: Arizona Fall League

by Geoff Young on Jan 08, 2000 (0) Comments

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) works a little differently from the other Winter Leagues. It’s actually subsidised by Major League Baseball with the purpose of serving as a league where the best prospects can further work on their game against better competition. Statistics in this league are often misleading, as often an organization will send [...]