Archive for January 10th, 2011

  • Rafael Soriano Was AL’s Best Closer In 2010

    Rafael Soriano Was AL’s Best Closer In 2010

    January 10, 2011 at 10:00 am 13 comments

    It is no secret that Rafael Soriano was an important factor in the Rays run to their second division title in three years, converting 40 of his 43 save opportunities. That translated to a league-leading CLOSER+ of 107. CLOSER+ compares a pitcher’s save total to that of an average closer, […]

     
  • [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Soriano And The Rays Dark Horse Chances

    [THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Soriano And The Rays Dark Horse Chances

    January 10, 2011 at 7:18 am 6 comments

    Brian Cashman appeared to make it clear that the Yankees would not sign Rafael Soriano when he said the Yankees “will not lose [their] No. 1 draft pick.” He went on to say that he would have given up the team’s top pick for Cliff Lee, but not for anybody […]