Jim Johnson

By The Numbers: The Total Average Concept

All the hype of batting statistics does not answer the question of Orioles success according to the TTAw concept of sabermetrics. The numbers never lie.

2013/03/26

Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees bats against the Baltimore Orioles during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Hartnett: For Yankees’ Sake, A-Rod’s Bat Must Awaken In Game 4

The celebrations have passed — and Game 4 will provide a fresh challenge for Rodriguez and the Yankees.

2012/10/11

Girardi (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images), Ibanez (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Girardi’s ‘Gut’ Proves Clutch; A-Rod Excited For Yankees Hero Ibanez

Joe Girardi, so often criticized for relying his trusty stats binder, just had a feeling. And it worked. Boy, did it ever.

2012/10/11

Sweeny: Oh The Anxiety! Yankees Thoughts As ALDS Heads Back To Bronx

I know you’re feeling the anxiety during these games. It’s okay. That’s what you’re supposed to feel. It’s October baseball.

2012/10/09

(credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Hartnett: A-Rod’s Power Outage Killing Yankees’ Chances

There’s nowhere for A-Rod to hide — Joe Girardi isn’t ready to drop him in the batting order. As the Yankees’ No. 3 hitter, he’s going to have to start carrying his share of the load.

2012/10/09

Russell Martin of the New York Yankees is congratulated by third base coach Rob Thomson as he scores on his solo home run in the top of the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles during Game One of the American League Division Series. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Yankees’ Martin Carrying Hot Streak Into Playoffs

They say everything changes in October. New heroes are born and others fall from greatness. That was certainly the case Sunday night.

2012/10/08

Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Yankees Lose Heartbreaker On Controversial Call

The Yankees’ hopes of a late comeback was ended by a controversial call at first base. New York and Baltimore are now tied atop the AL East.

2012/09/08

Manager Buck Showalter of the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Buck Showalter Giving Orioles The Magic Touch

Buck Showalter’s inspired Orioles are defying logic and mastering the aging Yankees.

2012/09/07

MLB All-Star Game Preview

In a season with two extra playoff teams and a great deal of parity, virtually every franchise has hope heading into the season’s second half. That’s why you should care about Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic.

2012/07/09

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