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Here's a Thought: Reacting To Andrew Bailey's ROY Victory

Like most sports fans, I take a lot of pride in my predictions that come true. I said the Red Sox would win the 2004 ALCS even when they went down 3-0...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 12 days ago 146 reads 0 comments
Here's a Thought: Optimizing the Oakland Athletics' 2010 Rotation

As the A's continue to build what they (and all of us fans) hope is going to be a dynasty that peaks in 3-7 years from now, the core of the team is going to be the starting pitching, which has ...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about about 1 month ago 367 reads 11 comments
Here's a Thought: Examining Ryan Sweeney

In my last article, I evaluated one speedy Oakland center fielder, Rajai Davis. Now, I'll look at the other one, Ryan Sweeney. STATISTICAL EVALUATION: Sweeney has performed similarly the last two years, hitting ...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about about 1 month ago 124 reads 1 comments
Here's a Thought: Examining Rajai Davis

Now that the season is over, I can stop looking at minor league players in my examinations and focus on some major leaguers. First up is speed demon center fielder Rajai Davis, who seemed to break out this year...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about about 1 month ago 124 reads 5 comments
Here's a Thought: Examining Aaron Cunningham

In the last week, I've looked at two of the A's top Triple-A hitters, top prospects Brett Wallace and Chris Carter. Now, I'm switching gears slightly and looking at another top Triple-A hitter, ...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 2 months ago 113 reads 4 comments
Here's a Thought: Examining Brett Wallace

A few days ago, in my ongoing series of thorough A's player breakdowns, I looked at mega-prospect Chris Carter. But Carter isn't the only slugger on the Sacramento River Cats who has scouts and A's fans drooling about his potential...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 2 months ago 134 reads 2 comments
Here's a Thought: Examining Chris Carter

Lately (before my computer crashed last week, rendering my Internet time scarce; sorry for the recent lack of material), I have been doing comprehensive evaluations of A's players to see where ...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 2 months ago 138 reads 5 comments
Here's a Thought: Examining Josh Outman

In my last article, which looked at Dallas Braden, I introduced my idea of giving a single player on the A's a full-scale statistical and scouting rundown, to break down where they are at this ...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 2 months ago 120 reads 1 comments
Here's a Thought: Examining Dallas Braden

At this point in the season, the 61-76 Oakland A's have little to play for. As a columnist, this fact gives me rather little to write about them...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 2 months ago 116 reads 1 comments
Here's a Thought: Possible Oakland A's September Callups—The Outfielders

Continuing what I began a week or so ago in looking at possible pitching callups for the A's, I'm taking a look at outfielders who could get a big league look come roster expansion on Sept...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 197 reads 0 comments
Here's a Thought: Possible Oakland September Callups: The Infielders

Continuing what I began a few days ago in looking at possible pitching callups for the A's, I'm taking a look at infielders who could get a big league look come roster expansion on Sept. 1...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 282 reads 0 comments
Here's a Thought: Possible Oakland September Callups—The Pitchers

Back from a nearly two-week vacation hiatus, I'd like to take a look at some pitchers in the Oakland A's organization who are in the running for September callups...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 361 reads 6 comments
Here's a Thought: Is Kurt Suzuki Really Much Better Than Landon Powell?

Oakland catcher Kurt Suzuki gets a lot of love from A's fans, and I certainly appreciate his playing. Suzuki is a competent hitter who rarely strikes out, and he's an excellent defensive catcher, ...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 212 reads 7 comments
Here's a Thought: The Experience Of Being a Far-Away Fan

Many of you know me as the Featured Columnist for the Oakland A's. I'm a dedicated fan to the team and watch most of their games...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 65 reads 5 comments
Here's a Thought: Mickey Storey Emerges As a Dominant Relief Prospect

Mickey Storey had a horrible senior season of college last year, posting an ERA above seven. Given that he was a senior with poor performance, Storey wasn't heralded at all, and the Oakland A's got him toward the end of the 2008 draft in the 31st round...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 144 reads 0 comments
Here's a Thought: Wait, Hector Luna is a Power Hitter?

Cardinals, Indians, and Blue Jays fans may remember Hector Luna. A utility player, Luna played parts of five seasons in the major leagues from 2004-2008. He hit .270/.324/...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 82 reads 5 comments
Here's a Thought: Bryan LaHair Deserves Another Shot

For years, first baseman Bryan LaHair always had power potential. A hulking first baseman drafted by Seattle in the 39th round in 2002, LaHair's bulky physique offered hope that he could have over-the-fence power...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 143 reads 28 comments
Here's a Thought: How Can a Pitcher Succeed Against the Yankees?

The Yankees lineup has lived up to its pre-season billing; the best in baseball. With a .362 Weighted On Base Average and OPS of .831, the Yankees have been able to bail out their struggling pitchers night in and out, while striking fear in opposing ones

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 261 reads 18 comments
Here's a Thought: Kevin Jepsen, Jose Arredondo, and Deceiving ERAs

As an A's fan, I'm always particularly interested in what the rival Los Angeles Angels are doing. I also often look through the FIP-ERA difference leaderboard to see who's getting lucky or unlucky...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 285 reads 2 comments
Here's a Thought: Oakland Athletics Organization Signs Two Players

If you haven't heard, the A's have added right-handed pitcher Brett Tomko to the roster of AAA Sacramento. They have also added first baseman Kala Ka'aihue to the roster of High-A Stockton. Tomko, 36, was released by the Yankees on July 29...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 134 reads 0 comments
Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Fastballs

Based on the success of my articles on curves, sliders, changeups, cutters, and splitters, I decided to look at the 10 most effective fastballs this season...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 424 reads 19 comments
Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Cutters

Based on the success of my articles on curves, sliders, changeups, and splitters, I decided to look at the 10 most effective cutters this season...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 323 reads 12 comments
Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Splitters

Based on the success of my "MLB's 10 Most Effective Curveballs" and "MLB's 10 Most Effective Sliders" articles, I decided to look at the 10 most effective splitters this season...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 462 reads 22 comments
Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Changeups

Based on the success of my "MLB's 10 Most Effective Curveballs" and "MLB's 10 Most Effective Sliders" articles, I decided to look at the 10 most effective changeups this season...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 3 months ago 847 reads 41 comments
Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Sliders

Based on the success of my "MLB's 10 Most Effective Curveballs" article, I decided to look at the ten most effective sliders this season...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 4 months ago 401 reads 12 comments

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Nathaniel Stoltz Article Archive

Here's a Thought: Reacting To Andrew Bailey's ROY Victory

Here's a Thought: Optimizing the Oakland Athletics' 2010 Rotation

Here's a Thought: Examining Ryan Sweeney

Here's a Thought: Examining Rajai Davis

Here's a Thought: Examining Aaron Cunningham

Here's a Thought: Examining Brett Wallace

Here's a Thought: Examining Chris Carter

Here's a Thought: Examining Josh Outman

Here's a Thought: Examining Dallas Braden

Here's a Thought: Possible Oakland A's September Callups—The Outfielders

Here's a Thought: Possible Oakland September Callups: The Infielders

Here's a Thought: Possible Oakland September Callups—The Pitchers

Here's a Thought: Is Kurt Suzuki Really Much Better Than Landon Powell?

Here's a Thought: The Experience Of Being a Far-Away Fan

Here's a Thought: Mickey Storey Emerges As a Dominant Relief Prospect

Here's a Thought: Wait, Hector Luna is a Power Hitter?

Here's a Thought: Bryan LaHair Deserves Another Shot

Here's a Thought: How Can a Pitcher Succeed Against the Yankees?

Here's a Thought: Kevin Jepsen, Jose Arredondo, and Deceiving ERAs

Here's a Thought: Oakland Athletics Organization Signs Two Players

Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Fastballs

Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Cutters

Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Splitters

Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Changeups

Here's a Thought: MLB's 10 Most Effective Sliders

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