Labor peace in baseball has become a given, which is remarkable considering the contentious history between the players and owners. However, after reading a summary of the new CBA unveiled this afternoon, it appears as if the partnership between owners and players is even stronger than imagined. In the past, negotiations between the two sides […]
Archive for November 22nd, 2011
Breaking Down the MLB CBA: Some Promising Changes, but a Few Devils May Be in the Details
Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, CBA, MLB, tagged Bud Selig on November 22, 2011 | 2 Comments »
After the Fall: How Do Young Closers Respond to Blown Saves in October?
Posted in Baseball, Post Season, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged Buster Olney, Mariano Rivera, Neftali Feliz, Texas Rangers on November 22, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The Texas Rangers made a surprise move by agreeing to terms with Joe Nathan on a two-year deal worth $15 million in guaranteed money. After making the announcement, the team decided to kill two birds with one stone by also letting it be known that former closer Neftali Feliz will be joining the rotation in […]