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Let’s give La Russa his due

Coley Ward — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:57:39 +0000

Today, the SF Chronicle’s John Shea suggests the NL manager of the year award is a two-man race, between the Rockies’ Jim Tracy and the Giants’ Bruce Bochy.

Here’s his thinking:

Given voters’ tendencies, let’s cross out Lou Piniella (last … [visit site to read more]
Tagged: Cardinals, manager of the year, Tony La Russa

Revisiting Paul’s preseason picks, many of which sucked

Coley Ward — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:04:02 +0000

Earlier today I wrote a post looking back at my preseason picks to see how right I was (to the extent that anybody can be right about something 2/5 of the way through the season). And brother, when I’m right, I’m right. Except when it comes to predicting the AL West. Then I’m (probably) very wrong.

Speaking of very wrong, Paul had the temerity to suggest that I wouldn’t have written about my picks if I had done a crappier job picking. Of course, that’s not true. I have no trouble talking … [visit site to read more]

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Revisiting my preseason picks

Coley Ward — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:09 +0000

Here we are, about 2/5 of the way through the season, and I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the predictions I made in March and see how they’re holding up.

NL East: Phillies — Obviously, Philadelphia’s pitching has been a disaster of late. But it’s not like the Met’s, with Tim Redding and Livan Hernadez featured prominently in their rotation, are lighting the world on fire. … [visit site to read more]

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The Toughest Pre-Season Predictions

Sarah Green — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:00:32 +0000

Yesterday, Umpbump posted our predictions for the 2009 season. Some of these picks were easier than others – for instance, all five of us chose the Cubs as NL Central champs, and four of us picked the A’s and Dodgers to win their respective divisions. A slim three-person majority also favored the Mets to win the NL East and the Indians to take the AL Central.

But some of these picks were downright … [visit site to read more]

Tagged: Cy Young, MVP, Picks, preseason predictions, ROY

Umpbump’s 2009 predictions

Coley Ward — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:41:07 +0000

The Umpbump writers have looked into their crystal balls and are predicting who will win big in 2009. This will save you the trouble of actually having to watch the games.

See any picks that you consider ballsy, or boring? Wanna make your own predictions? As usual, we’ll hear from you in the comments.

Coley’s Picks:

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Tagged: 2009, Picks, predictions

Cy Ceñor: Cy Young Picks From a Sabermetric Noob’s Perspective

Alejandro A. Leal — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:31:58 +0000

If you’re a loyal UmpBump reader (thanks!) then you would know that the staff likes sabermetrics. Well I would include myself in that bunch, except I’ve been slacking on the mathematics of it all, and don’t really know much about PECOTA, Runs Created, etc, except to say that it’s dense stuff.

Well, since I’m scheduled to pick my Cy Young candidates, I figured I might as well take a … [visit site to read more]

Tagged: Brad Lidge, Cliff Lee, Cy Young, Francisco-Rodriguez, Johan Santana, Mike Mussina, Roy Halladay, Tim Lincecum

I STILL Know Where You MVP-a-palooza-ed Last Summer

Paul Moro — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:41:35 +0000

You might have seen Nick, Coley, and Sarah’s MVP picks already. If not, then you probably should. Because only then will you be able to appreciate how much better mine are.

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Tagged: Albert Pujols, Carlos Beltran, Dustin Pedroia, Grady-Sizemore, Hanley Ramirez, Joe Mauer, Lance-Berkman, MVP, Roy Halladay

Open Thread: Big Surprises of the 2008 Season

Sarah Green — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:14:29 +0000

Quickly, before the playoffs start something like 10 hours, I thought I’d open up the floor for the regular season’s biggest surprises. To get the ball rolling, here are mine, in no particular order:

The (comparative) total suckage … [visit site to read more]

Tagged: 2008, surprises

MVP-a-palooza, Part…Three-za? Whatever.

Sarah Green — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:16:22 +0000

Nick and Coley have already given you their MVP picks. Here are mine:

First, the American … [visit site to read more]
Tagged: Albert Pujols, Aubrey Huff, Carlos Quentin, Chipper Jones, Dustin Pedroia, Grady-Sizemore, Hanley Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis, Lance-Berkman, MVP, Picks, Ryan Howard

MVP-a-palooza, take twooza

Coley Ward — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:37:49 +0000

It’s time for each member of the umpbump staff to make his or her MVP picks. Nick went first. Now it’s my turn. Buckle up — it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

American League

Rob Neyer says 30 win shares is a good baseline for an MVP caliber season and if he’s … [visit site to read more]
Tagged: Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Chase Utley, Dustin Pedroia, Joe Mauer, Lance-Berkman, MVP