Episode 17 (7.27.15)

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This week's episode includes:

  • An update from our Chicago correspondent
  • Cole Hamels no hitter discussion
  • A Hall of Fame journalist is unemployed
  • Two guys doing Moneyball stuff before Billy Beane
  • Stat of the Week: Runs Created (RC) (18:21)
  • Sounds of the Game: Dick Enberg (21:17)
  • AFITB Summer Flicks (27:40)
  • Ump or No Ump (32:49)
  • A listener of the week (and rival baseball journalist)

Mentioned in this week's episode:

Paul's Article: Baseball Writer To Be Honored By Hall of Fame, But He's Out of a Job (David Greene, NPR)

Peter's Article: Before Beane (Ben Lindbergh, Grantland)

Stat of the Week: Runs Created (RC) (Fangraphs)

Sounds of the Game: Enberg on the passing of Tony Gwynn, Enberg accepts Frick Award (MLB.com)

A Foot In The Box Summer Flicks (full contest details)

Kiefer's Blog: The Baseball Philosopher

Cole Hamels No-Hits the Cubs

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