David Blumberg

David is a Sports Journalism grad student trying to make his way in the world. He loves all things baseball, especially his beloved Chicago Cubs. When David is not rambling on about baseball, he spends his time singing, critiquing movies and TV, and finding new ways to irritate his friends and family without realizing it.
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Awards

Statliners Awards: American League MVP Mike Trout

by David Blumberg
The Statliners team has voted on all the major awards, and we’ll be presenting our winners with a little bit of an explanation. In this...
Team Evaluation

Cleveland Indians playoff rotation: Who ya gonna call?

by David Blumberg
Would it be easier if the answer to the question were “Ghostbusters”? Indeed it would, but unfortunately the Cleveland Indians have to build a...
Player Evaluation

The Next Zobrist: Chicago Cubs defensive wizard Javier Baez

by David Blumberg
One of the most interesting phrases to enter the baseball lexicon in recent years has been “The Next Zobrist.” You see this pop up any time a...
MLB

National League Cy Young Race: Nobody has a clue

by David Blumberg
The 2016 National League Cy Young race has rekindled old debates, while also sparking new ones. Should we decide based on ERA or FIP? Would it be...
Player Evaluation

Next generation relievers in age of versatility

by David Blumberg
The 2016 MLB season could be dubbed “The Year of the Reliever.” Greater parity throughout baseball has conspired with a thin trade market for...