Published Feb 06 2012 by Baseball Analysts


Putting Together a Reality Team

Fantasy baseball has been a popular pastime for 30 years. Unfortunately, there tends to be too much "fantasy" and not enough dealing with the nitty-gritty reality of what it takes to fill a well-rounded roster at the major league level..

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First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 Documents

May 25, 2012

May 25, 2012 - Boston Red Sox LF Ted Williams raises his batting average over .400 for the first time of the season. Williams finished the season with a .406 average and no player since has finished with an average of .400 or greater.Today’s Key Matchups:Rays ... [ Published May 25 2012 by Bottom9 Baseball ]
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First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Tigers' previous 15-strikeout game big one in 1972

MoreCLEVELAND -- Until Sunday, the most recent 15-strikeout game by a Tiger had come 40 years ago.In front of more than 51,000 fans, Mickey Lolich faced Boston in the opener of a season-ending three-game series at Tiger Stadium on Oct. 2, 1972.The math ... [ Published May 23 2012 by Detroit Free Press ]
First Reported May 22 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 2 Documents

Williams playing major role in molding McCoy

Roseman says McCoy will be a big part of winning a Super BowlEagles general manager Howie Roseman says re-signing Lesean McCoy was part of a long-term process that will hopefully bring a Super Bowl to Philadelphia. 5/17/12Ted Williams has been coaching ... [ Published May 22 2012 by PhillyBurbs.com ]
First Reported May 22 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 2 Documents

Ted always has Birds' backs

The Los Angeles area specifically Compton is where Williams grew up and where he ended up being a high-school science teacher and a football coach. He harbored no dreams of the National Football League, or of being on the same football staff for the start ... [ Published May 22 2012 by Philadelphia Inquirer ]
First Reported May 22 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 1 Documents

EAGLES NOTES: Williams takes running backs to another level

PHILADELPHIA — No one knows Eagles running backs like Ted Williams, the long, lean 68-year-old assistant in his 18th season with the team.Williams is one of the most respected NFL position coaches partly because he demands of himself what he expects from ... [ Published May 22 2012 by Pottsdown Mercury ]
First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 22 2012 - 5 Documents

Mets call up C-OF Rottino from minors, send RHP Schwinden to Triple-A Buffalo

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The New York Mets have recalled catcher-outfielder Vinny Rottino from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Schwinden to the minor league team.The Mets made the moves before Monday night's game at Pittsburgh.The 32-year-old ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Brandon Sun ]
First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Utilityman Rottino called up from Buffalo

The Mets recalled utility player Vinny Rottino from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, one day after placing right-hander Miguel Batista on the disabled list. Right-hander Chris Schwinden, who was called up Sunday in case the club needed an extra pitcher, was ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Major League Baseball News ]
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May 25, 2012 [ Published May 25 2012 by Bottom9 Baseball ]
May 25, 2012 - Boston Red Sox LF Ted Williams raises his batting average over .400 for the first time of the season. Williams finished the season with a .406 average and no player since has finished with an average of .400 or greater.Today’s Key Matchups:Rays ...
Stanton's grand slam is historic, memorable for... [ Published May 22 2012 by Fish Bytes ]
Giancarlo's 438-foot laser-beam grand slam Monday night drew plenty of attention across the country because it temporarily knocked out a portion of the left field scoreboard at the Marlins new ballpark.But the reality is, Stanton's big blast was historic ...
Their Iconic Season was not their Most Valuable [ Published May 14 2012 by Beyond the Box Score ]
When you think of Carl Yastrzemski, you think of 1967. When you think of Steve Carlton, you think of 1972. You should—those were by far their best seasons. In 1967, Yaz was worth 12.0 WAR as he captured the AL's Triple Crown. He hit .326/.418/.622 ...
10th anniversary: Mike Cameron hits four homers [ Published May 02 2012 by The Hardball Times ]
Ten years ago today, Mike Cameron had one of the greatest days of any player in history. He tied a record and had a chance to break it. On May 2, 2002 , Cameron and his Mariners teammates played on the South Side of Chicago against the White Sox.Seattle ...
The Bad Guy [ Published Apr 29 2012 by baseballmusings.com ]
Dave Fleming wants Bryce Harper to embrace his inner villain (subscription may be required): 3)Off track a bit…what are the odds that Harper turns out to be the villain of the current generation, in the same way that A-Rod and Bonds played ...
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Ted Williams Memorabilia to Be Auctioned [ Published Apr 26 2012 by Associated Press - YouTube ]
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