Mariners to Try More of that "Statistical Analysis" All the Kids are Talking About

Although the M's new GM has a reputation as a scouting guy (in his previous job, he was the guy largely responsible for drafting much of the Brewers' young talent), he's going to start a whole department for sabermetric stuff.

Here's a particularly interesting line that caught my eye:

"The Mariners have relied on freelance stats consultant Mat Olkin the past few seasons. Olkin was employed simultaneously by the Kansas City Royals last season and worked primarily out of his home office in Connecticut."

That's right, the Royals shared a sabermetric consultant with the Mariners. No wonder they liked Yuniesky Betancourt so much!

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cann this rivalry get more incestous??!?!?

so two teams liley ignored his misgivings about Jose Guillen in the last year

by Freneau on Nov 18, 2008 12:47 AM EST reply actions

the Batttle for Grass Creek just got a lot nastier

Will Olkin, probably to be released from his obligations to the Mariners, now turn the full weight of his wrath against them?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Nov 18, 2008 12:59 AM EST up reply actions

"grass creek" tags added

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Nov 18, 2008 1:18 AM EST reply actions

thank god

by Freneau on Nov 18, 2008 1:21 AM EST up reply actions

awesome

i love the random Justin Huber tag.

Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.

by doublestix on Nov 18, 2008 1:27 AM EST reply actions

He Will Return!

I hope every Outback Steakhouse in America has a picture of him in it one day

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Nov 18, 2008 1:37 AM EST up reply actions

Arianna Huffington, Subbing

For Maddow tonight, just told supernerd Nate Silver he has made her a pole addict! Now that’s statistical analysis.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Nov 18, 2008 2:33 AM EST reply actions

Wow... that line... I just can't... she did indeed...

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Nov 18, 2008 9:43 AM EST up reply actions

RR

I think, as our leader, you need to go to Lookout Landing bust out the trash talk over the inevitable defection of Olkin to full-time Royals operative, revealing all the weaknesses of the Mariners.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Nov 18, 2008 9:45 AM EST reply actions

Worked out of his home office

Or his mom’s basement?

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Nov 18, 2008 10:07 AM EST reply actions

we need more

gwrbi

Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.

by wildthang on Nov 18, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions

Sounds like a good idea

Royals should dump that outside consultant guy and start their own internal dept also. If I was DM, I’d have the stats dept and the scouting dept perform the same tasks completely separately and then compare the lists as a group for decision-making. They should be doing this constantly, keeping player lists updated and ready for action whenever events occur.

by kabrink on Dec 14, 2008 11:54 AM EST reply actions