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How much value does a postseason appearance hold for MLB franchises?
(Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports) This is the first of four posts explaining the O.F.F.E.R. statistic — On-Field Financial Efficiency Rating. The O.F.F.E.R. statistic is a comprehensive, yet imperfect...
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Pressure is on top-paid MLB players this postseason
If there is ever a time when the MLB’s highest-paid players need to prove their worth, it’s the postseason. This October, players such as Albert Pujols, Matt Kemp and Ian Kinsler have a chance to do...
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MLB playoff teams getting value out of inexpensive contracts
Despite boasting the 4th and 6th highest payrolls in MLB, the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were swept out of the ALDS on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas...
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The OFFER formula: Salary efficiency factors and on-field productivity variables
Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports This is the second of four posts in a series explaining the O.F.F.E.R. statistic: On-Field Financial Efficiency Rating. The OFFER statistic is a comprehensive...
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Why ALCS TV ratings are higher even while games are longer
(Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports) This year’s ALCS is unlike those of years past. No Derek Jeter, no David Ortiz, no Miguel Cabrera, and no big-market matchups. On paper, this series looks dull. The...
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The OFFER formula: Win-curve factors
(Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports) This is the third of four posts in a series explaining the O.F.F.E.R. statistic: On-Field Financial Efficiency Rating. The OFFER statistic is a comprehensive yet...
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Why the Royals desperately needed this World Series
“Aren’t you looking for Ichiro’s autograph?” That’s what George Brett asked me in Arizona during 2003 Spring Training. He was right: As a third-grader from Seattle, I would much rather have had...
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Which MLB franchise was the most cost-efficient in 2014?
(Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) This is the final post in a four-part series explaining the O.F.F.E.R. statistic: On-Field Financial Efficiency Rating. The OFFER statistic is a comprehensive...
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MLB on verge of fielding strongest market-based playoff field in years
Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports With the regular season winding down and only a few playoff spots still left to decided, MLB is on the verge of a potential ratings bonanza. For the first time since...
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