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NL East Position-By-Position Rankings: Part 1

Posted: 27th February 2010 by Avery Maehrer in MLB
In this two part series, I will rank the top players in the National League East. The rankings were made through the analysis of statistics such as batting average, on base percentage, slugging percentage, and on base plus slugging percentage. Several other factors were also taken into consideration such as age, injury, and defensive ability. There are some situations where the players are so closely ranked, it is nearly ...

Phillies Rotation Preview

Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Avery Maehrer in MLB
á While the Philadelphia Phillies have been a hit first, pitch second type of team the last few years, the gap might hinge just a bit closer in 2010. á Don't get me wrong, the Phils offense will continue to be among the best in the league and the biggest strength on the team.á What I am referring to is the evolution and maturation of the Phils rotation since last year, which now ...