My plan A going into today’s draft: Main Goal: Get John Jaso. Then get Aledmys Diaz or Trevor Story. Then get a pitcher...
Archive - April 2016
Grading Time
I gave my last final this morning. I’m done tormenting students for this year. They aren’t done tormenting me...
ERA v. FIP? Depends who you ask
What if we used FIP instead of ERA for our pitchers? FIP stands for “Fielding Independent Pitching.” It attempts to...
Success is often allusory
It’s finals week. I wonder what are the fruits of a liberal arts education. Does it help us understand the world around...
Of Fortunes and Honor
For your inspiration: Founding Rules of ‘Base Ball’ Sell for $3.26 Million in Auction By RICHARD SANDOMIR APRIL 24, 2016 A group...
Alas, poor Edgar!
Edgar Martinez is my all-time favorite player. It’s hard to see him fall so low. EFL Standings for 2016 EFL TEAM WINS...
Bokono-Christianity
Kurt Vonnegut’s greatest novel is Cat’s Cradle. This is irrefutable. While I am pretty sure I’ve read three...
Extremism is no vice?
Judging by yesterday’s stats, either extremism isn’t a vice or we’re all vicious. EFL TEAM WINS LOSSES PCT. GB...
Paradise
According to Jesus, in paradise the last shall be first. Here’s a little taste of that upside down kingdom. EFL Standings...
Dead Giveaways
Last night I found myself on Bill James’ website, catching up on the conversation in “Hey Bill!” This caught...