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Dan is a recent graduate of the University of Chicago with an A.B. in political science. He is currently an intern with Baseball Prospectus and is endlessly interested by the ongoing debate about the utility of Quality Starts as a metric. He hopes to begin a position in Player Evaluation and Development this winter, bringing his Sabermetric perspective and vast analytical toolbox to the major leagues.

Failing that, Dan has a chance to pursue journalism further, having accepted an offer of admission at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. The jury is still out on whether he'll attempt to cover politics or sports.

Dan's Recent Articles

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 25: Jarrod Washburn #53 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 25, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

A Log for the Hot Stove: Stay Away from Jarrod Washburn

Published 1 day ago
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CHICAGO - JULY 26: Rich Harden #40 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the pitch during the game against the Cincinnati Reds on July 26, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

A Log for the Hot Stove: The Enigma That Is Rich Harden

Published 3 days ago
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CHICAGO - JULY 03: J.J. Hardy #7 of the Milwaukee Brewers at bat against the Chicago Cubs during their MLB game on July 3, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

A Log for the Hot Stove: Minnesota Twins Add J.J. Hardy

Published 7 days ago
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the New York Yankees in Game Two of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

A Log for the Hot Stove: Four Goals for the Minnesota Twins' Offseason

Published 9 days ago
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Dan Writes About

MLB (216),
Minneapolis (196),
Minnesota Twins (188),
Opinion (168),
AL Central (106),
Baseball (98),
Game Recap (46),
Chicago (21)

The Short List What Dan thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Joe Mauer, Carlos Gomez, Pat Neshek, Kirk Heinrich, Luol Deng, Theo Wolcott, Robin van Persie, Adrian Peterson, Larry Fitzgerald
Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Twins, Arsenal, Chicago Bulls
Favorite Coaches

Tom Kelly, Arsene Wenger
All Time Sports Moment

Kirby Puckett's walk-off home run in game 6 of the 1991 World Series.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Dave Winfield's 3000th hit.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripkin's consecutive games streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger, when all is said and done, he'll have every record known to man.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

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by Paul
9 days ago

Hi Dan-
Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1
by Lou
28 days ago

Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards
by Keith
about 1 month ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by D.A.
about 1 month ago

Hey Dan,

Here's my take on the upcoming epic Min/Det battle:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262390-another-al-central-epic-clash-previewing-the-twins-tigers-series

Thanks
DA
by Leslie
about 1 month ago

http://mvn.com/twinskillings/2009/09/cuddyer-carries-twins.html

It's another site, but it's a good read. I enjoyed writing about Cuddyer. He has played well lately, and I wanted to focus on him, Dan. I hope you enjoy it.
by Alec
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248356-the-worst-players-in-each-team-in-mlb-a-must-read

Who from your team makes this infamous list?

Check it out when you get the chance.
by PJ
2 months ago

Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem
by David
2 months ago

Hey, this is a article that I'm particularly proud of, and I think you will enjoy it. It looks at some of the strangest injuries to ever occur in baseball history, there certainly are some strange ones.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242705-five-strangest-injuries-in-baseball-history

As always any feedback/support would be appreciate, and would like to get this article around BR, so if you could tell a friend who might tell a friend. Then that would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance
by PJ
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241270-handicapping-the-nl-wild-card-race-can-the-rox-hold-on

NL Wild Card Projections
by Joel
2 months ago

Is Nomar Garciaparra a Hall of Famer? Let me know what you think if you get a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239465-is-nomar-garciaparra-a-hall-of-famer

Thanks,
Joel
by Mike
2 months ago

Goodell vs Selig. Who's Better?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238232-what-does-baseball-need-to-learn-from-football
by Brenden
2 months ago

derek jeter has yet again solidified his place in history, but is he the greatest yankee ever?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237533-captain-amazing-is-derek-jeter-the-greatest-yankee-of-all-time
by PJ
3 months ago

Has Pedro shifted the balance of power in the NL?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236170-shift-of-power-in-the-nl-pedro-martinez-bolsters-phils-hurts-dodgers
by Cliff
3 months ago

Hi Dan
Here is a list of 10 One-Of-A-Kind MLB Records. Check it out if you have time. Thanks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235727-one-of-a-kind-mlb-records
by Patrick
3 months ago

Are sports heroes really dead? Find out in my latest article whenever you get a moment. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232245-no-more-heroes-whatever-happened-to-just-plain-amazing

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