About: Rick Mell

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Profile: Rick Mell is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BA in Communications with an emphasis in Media Studies. He is a diehard Cubs fan and even went as far as to get the Cubs logo tattooed on his arm. He also keeps up to date on the other 29 teams in baseball. He spends a lot of my free time attending Cubs games and watching baseball in general. He is currently pursuing a career in sports broadcasting. Rick is also keeping up to date with the latest metrics in baseball and is hoping to add value to this site with his knowledge of statistics. He is currently contemplating whether to back to school to pursue his masters or attend broadcasting school to help refine his skills.

Gregg Named Closer

Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010

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The Blue Jays named Kevin Gregg as their new closer. I think this is a nice move for the Blue Jays.

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Pirates Batting the Pitcher 8th

Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell has decided to bat the pitcher 8th in their lineup and put a combination of Ronny Cedeno and Bobby Crosby in the 9th spot. The objective is to get more base runners on in front of the teams better hitters. In this case Cedeno or Crosby would be batting in [...]

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The Risk of the Stolen Base

Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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I was watching the Chicago White Sox take on the Minnesota Twins. There was one play during the game that stood out to me. It bothered me in a way as well. The Twins were leading 4-3 going into the bottom of the 11th. Mark Kotsay led off the inning by striking out. Then Alex [...]

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Blue Jays Re-Sign Lind

Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010

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The Toronto Blue Jays signed designated hitter Adam Lind to a four-year $18 million deal last week. The deal also includes a club-option for the years 2014-2016. I think this a good move for the Blue Jays. Lind put up a line of. 305/. 370/. 562 for 2009. That was good for a 3.7 WAR. [...]

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Red Sox Re-Sign Beckett

Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010

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The Boston Red Sox and Josh Beckett agreed on a four-year $68 million deal earlier this week. This move locks up one of their aces through 2014. Had Beckett reached free agency I think he would have gotten a deal similar to what John Lackey got, which was 5 year $82 million. So I think [...]

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Sweeney’s Breakout Season

Posted on Monday, April 5, 2010

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Ryan Sweeney quietly had a great year for Oakland in 2009. He was one of the better defensive players in baseball last year. Oakland’s defense should be one of top defenses for the 2010 season.

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Wood to Start at Third Base

Posted on Thursday, April 1, 2010

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Brandon Wood is getting the starting third base position. He will be replacing Chone Figgins, which will not be easy. I think this move is a downgrade and could cost the Angels the division.

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Blue Jays Make an Under the Radar Signing

Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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The Blue Jays hired sabermetrics expert Tom Tango as a consultant. I think this is a good move for the Blue Jays. This move should make them more competitive in the AL’s toughest division.

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