robin yount Stories - Beyond the Box Score
The Art of the Shot Block
Anybody remember Craig Ludwig? I do, in part because he's from the area where I grew up (Wisconsin Northwoods), and in part because I'd see him every once in a while in the Rhinelander area, though he also brought the Cup to Eagle River once (he was born in Rhinelander, but played high school...
Today in Sports History: September 9th
9/09/1960 - Broncos win inaugural AFL game The Denver Broncos defeat the Boston Patriots, 13-10, in the first ever game played in the American Football League. The Broncos had lost all five of their exhibition games and wouldn't experience a winning season until 1973 -- after they had already...
Friday's Frosty Mug
Things to read while hiding your ties to Syrian interests. Ryan Braun was finally sent in for an MRI yesterday, with the scan showing no structural damage. At this point it appears there's no risk of further injury and it's up to Braun to determine when he returns to action. Meanwhile, Braden...
Graph of the Day: Robin Yount's Position Switch
Robin Yount started as a shortstop with the Brewers, then was moved to the outfield in 1984, I assume because people felt he struggled there, but maybe others can add more detail. He then played center field almost exclusively, although some left field was included in 1985 (the lowest point on...
Does An MVP Candidate Need His Team To Finish In 1st Place? D-Wade Hopes Not
With all the MVP talk surrounding Dwyane Wade, one point that many ‘experts’ make is that Wade is not on a 1st place team, while LeBeon James and Kobe Bryant are. How important is that when choosing an MVP? By definition, MVP is for the Most Valuable Player, but to whom? Is it to...
Thursday's Frosty Mug
Here's a promise: The Frosty Mug will never be delayed to allow a half-hour national political ad. Ever. In Arizona: Taylor Green went 1-for-4 with a walk, Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-5 but was caught stealing, Brae Wright struck out the side and pitched a perfect inning for his third hold, and David...
Tuesday's Frosty Mug
Well, at least for one more day the Brewers have managed to avoid being buried alive. There were 9 major league games yesterday, here are the important ones: Cubs 9, Mets 5 Win Probability Graph BR Box Score Phillies 6, Braves 2 Win Probability Graph BR Box Score So the campaigning...
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