Category Archives: Player Analysis

It has been a disappointing start to 2013 for Yoenis Cespedes, hitting .211 with 8 HR and 21 RBI. It’s safe to say that he’s better than that, especially given his .209 BABIP, but just making a blanket statement would be … Continue reading →

by Steven Grindstaff Expectations entering 2013 were significantly high for Cole Hamels, Kris Medlen and Fernando Rodney.  With a quarter of the season gone, many of us are left scratching our heads, wondering what has gone wrong.  Will these struggling … Continue reading →

Matt Cain has long proven to be an ace on the mound, though his start to 2013 has been perplexing to say the least. He is 3-2 and owns a respectable 1.21 WHIP (though he hasn’t been above 1.08 the … Continue reading →

by Steven Grindstaff Yesterday we looked at three pitchers who could be good buy low candidates (click here to view).  Today, let’s take a look at three who you may want to part ways with before it is too late: … Continue reading →

by Steven Grindstaff Last week, I looked at a pitcher with the highest and a pitcher with the lowest ERA-FIP differential so far in 2013.  This week, I’d like to look at several more pitchers to see if there are … Continue reading →

We all knew Jean Segura had talent, but he has far exceeded any expectations thus far. Through Monday all he had done was hit .368 with 6 HR, 16 RBI, 20 R and 13 SB in 136 AB. For as … Continue reading →

Mike Moustakas – Kansas City Royals – Third Baseman For a long time we heard about the promise of Mike Moustakas, after he slugged 36 HR with 124 RBI between Double and Triple-A in 2010. However, since getting his opportunity … Continue reading →

With Jake Westbrook on the DL, the Cardinals opted to go with one of their “lesser” known pitching prospects to replace him in the rotation. Lesser know, of course, doesn’t mean lesser talent necessarily, but John Gast’s repertoire certainly isn’t … Continue reading →

by Chris Cosgrove You know the scene in Shawshank Redemption, when old Red is attempting to get his parole approved by the board for the millionth time?  The board asks him if he feels sorry for the crime he committed, … Continue reading →

by Steven Grindstaff Is there value to be found in a starting pitcher with a 6+ ERA?  Is it possible for the success of starting pitchers with a sparkling ERA to continue into the future?  Since we are at the … Continue reading →