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The Baseball 250: Part 4 (175-151)

November 13, 2014 by Ross Carey

For information about how this list was compiled please read part 1 of this series. This section is for players ranked 175-151. 175: Andre Dawson- Dawson won the NL MVP in 1987. He had power and … [Read more...]

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The Baseball 250: Part 3 (200-176)

November 12, 2014 by Ross Carey

For information about how this list was compiled please read part 1 of this series. This section is for players ranked 200-176. 200: Yutaka Fukumoto- An elite leadoff hitter and defender, Fukumoto … [Read more...]

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The Baseball 250: Part 2 (225-201)

November 10, 2014 by Ross Carey

For information about how this list was compiled please read part 1 of this series. This section is for players ranked 225-201. 225: Bobby Doerr- Doerr was a nine time All-Star who had good power … [Read more...]

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The Baseball 250: Part 1 (250-226)

November 10, 2014 by Ross Carey

For as long as I can remember I've been making baseball lists. The all 80s team, the all switch-hitter team, the best first basemen, etc. What I've never done is make a top 100 list. A list ranking … [Read more...]

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Episode 39: David Aardsma

October 23, 2014 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level podcast features David Aardsma. David talked about developing pitches, the pitcher catcher relationship, and the value of set bullpen roles. He also discussed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Podcasts Tagged With: Barry Bonds, Cardinals, Cubs, David Aardsma, Felix Hernandez, Jon Lester, Red Sox, reliever roles, Ross Carey, Tommy John surgery, World Series

Episode 38: Bill Bray

August 18, 2014 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features former relief pitcher Bill Bray. Bill discussed his career with the Reds and Nationals. He spoke about getting drafted by the Montreal Expos, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: Aroldis Chapman, Barry Bonds, Baseball, Bill Bray, Cincinatti Reds, intentionally hitting batters, Joey Votto, Ken Griffey Jr., PEDs, Relief pitcher, Ross Carey, Tommy John surgery, unwritten rules

Episode 37: John Manuel & Aaron Fitt

July 23, 2014 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features two writers from Baseball America John Manuel and Aaron Fitt. John and Aaron discussed the Brady Aiken situation and why everything fell apart … [Read more...]

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Episode 36: Mitchel Lichtman

July 8, 2014 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Mitchel Lichtman. Mitchel revealed how he first got into sabermetrics, what findings surprised him when he was researching/writing The Book, and … [Read more...]

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My 2014 All-Star Selections

July 4, 2014 by Ross Carey

The All-Star rosters officially get revealed Sunday night. In advance of this ESPN had several analysts pick their own All-Star teams. I decided to do the same. I kept within the rules of the All-Star … [Read more...]

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Episode 35: Mark Melancon

March 13, 2014 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level podcast features Mark Melancon. Mark talked about pitching for the University of Arizona, Team USA, and in the majors with the Yankees, Astros, Red Sox, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Best of, Podcasts Tagged With: Andrew McCutchen, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Gerrit Cole, Mariano Rivera, Mark Melancon, Pitching, Pittsburgh Pirates, Relievers roles, Ross Carey

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