Did Someone Say Power Rankings
VinnieEverybody has their “power rankings”. I thought it would be fun to power rank our Atlanta Braves. This is a fluid list that will change as the season goes along. But from what I see so far, these players have…
Signs Point to Improved Approach
ShaunLooking at FanGraphs’s plate discipline numbers, Braves’ hitters are swinging more often so far this season than they did in 2011. They are swinging more at pitches inside the strikezone and outside the strikezone. Braves’ hitters are also making contact…
The NL East After Two Weeks
MikeAfter twelve games, a rocky start, and a hot streak, the Bravos are tied for second place in their division (Which is like kissing your second cousin? No?) Here’s how I feel about each NL team, listed by division standings…
Oh, What a Relief it Isn’t
VinnieI hate bad traffic. I hate not moving, not knowing why I’m not moving and not knowing WHEN I’ll get moving again. It’s the main reason I don’t go to sporting events, concerts or other activities more often. Being trapped…
Optimizing the Braves’ Lineup
ShaunThe following are a couple of optimal lineups for the Braves, based on 2012 preseason projections from ZiPS (found here: http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/oracle/discussion/2012_zips_projections_-_atlanta_braves).
A nice summary of lineup optimization, from “The Book” by Tom Tango, Mitchell Lichtman and Andy Dolphin…
