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Sky Kalkman

Feb 12, 2008 Jan 05, 2009 150 4252

I write for Beyond the Boxscore. My old work can be found at skyking162.com. If your company is looking for a data analyst and values out-side-the-box thinking and teamwork over plug-and-chug technical expertise, I'm interested.

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Beyond the Box Score Commented I'm guessing team-specific blogs might have been ignored. on Beyond The Box Score Nominated For Best Sports Blog Of 2008 on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 4:42 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Is Joyce going to be platooned? on Projecting the Position Players on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 4:32 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Post a FanShot with the quote. Done. on Olney: Rays now have better lineup then Red Sox and Yanks on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 4:30 PM PST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Thanks. on Beyond The Box Score Nominated For Best Sports Blog Of 2008 on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 4:15 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented stupid numbers on Projecting the Position Players on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 3:35 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Which is a great benefit of a blog. on A Thought on Penny on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 3:23 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Just took a perusal through all the sites on Beyond The Box Score Nominated For Best Sports Blog Of 2008 on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 3:19 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Defining "blog" is also tough. on Beyond The Box Score Nominated For Best Sports Blog Of 2008 on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 2:39 PM PST

Blog Huddle Posted Beyond the Box Score Nominated For Best Sports Blog of 2008 on Blog Huddle - 01/05/09 2:28 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Posted Beyond The Box Score Nominated For Best Sports Blog Of 2008 on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 2:21 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented You mean like CC won't play center field? on Rays/Burrell Close to 2 Year 16 Mil Deal on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 2:17 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented I agree Gross is underrated because of comps. on Average != Bad on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 2:16 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented Is Law implying the Rays need plate discipline? Isn't BB-rate really their only offensive strength as a team? on Let Me Upgrade You on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 2:14 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented I think at this point you play with mostly what you have, and plan ahead a few years. on Let Me Upgrade You on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 2:13 PM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented This combination of pitching/fielding/hitting credit has always stumped me. on Nationals 2008 Base-Stealing WPA on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 2:05 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented But the Phillies don't actually understand that Ibanez is a crappy fielder... on Rays/Burrell Close to 2 Year 16 Mil Deal on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 12:44 PM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented I also also think we REALLY need to see a controlled analysis here. on Verducci Effect Update: 7 Risky Pitchers for 2009 on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 12:42 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Burrell and Pena are pretty similar, which is interesting. on Rays/Burrell Close to 2 Year 16 Mil Deal on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 12:37 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented I want one of Aki/Crawford above the meat of the order, max. on Rays/Burrell Close to 2 Year 16 Mil Deal on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 12:36 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Cuz you must have forgotten the origin of the picture, or something. on Rays/Burrell Close to 2 Year 16 Mil Deal on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 12:33 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented Will never get old. on Rays/Burrell Close to 2 Year 16 Mil Deal on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 12:19 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented How does it possibly enhance them signing Baldelli? on Rays/Burrell Close to 2 Year 16 Mil Deal on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 12:18 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented I also think we need a good way to convert between reliever innings and starter innings. on Verducci Effect Update: 7 Risky Pitchers for 2009 on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 11:20 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented the link for those interested: on The Mariners have hired Tom Tango as a consultant to assist them in pushing forward their... on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 11:18 AM PST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Posted The Mariners have hired Tom Tango as a consultant to assist them in pushing forward their... on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 10:56 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented The short porch is nice, but the power-alley isn't short, just extreme right field. on Even More On Bobby Abreu on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 10:36 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Great post. on Average != Bad on DRaysBay - 01/05/09 10:34 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented I think we tend to underrate how important that is, though. on What's the Fuss? #3 Tim Redding on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 10:03 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented I definitely disagree with no crediting offense when an error is made. on Nationals 2008 Base-Stealing WPA on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 10:00 AM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Recommended 2008's top ten WAR players sorted by Wins Per Pound on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 9:53 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Teams I tend to foot for currently, that I didn't grow up rooting for on I need a team on Beyond the Box Score - 01/05/09 9:34 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented I just wonder what was different last year. on Wondering why others weren't interested in Nelson on DRaysBay - 12/28/08 4:48 PM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Actually, i think it should be about 19 and 14. on NL Lineups by WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/28/08 4:39 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Actually, if your point is that the math doesn't match up, I get you now. on Astros WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/27/08 12:01 PM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented I'm not seeing a huge inconsistency... on Astros WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/27/08 12:01 PM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented What do the lineups average out to? on NL Lineups by WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/27/08 11:54 AM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented .295/.340/.440 on Community Projections: Carl Crawford on DRaysBay - 12/26/08 1:11 PM PST

The Crawfish Boxes Commented Cool. on 2009 Astros WAR Project on The Crawfish Boxes - 12/26/08 1:06 PM PST (1 reply)

The Crawfish Boxes Commented Cool stuff. on 2009 Astros WAR Project on The Crawfish Boxes - 12/26/08 12:47 PM PST (1 reply)

Lookout Landing Commented Cool stuff. on Where they stand now: 2009 AL starting lineups WAR, who is/is not ugly on Lookout Landing - 12/25/08 5:20 PM PST (2 replies)

Lookout Landing Commented Are you asking if it actually IS the same or if it SHOULD be the same? on WAR data on FanGraphs on Lookout Landing - 12/25/08 5:17 PM PST (1 reply)

Lookout Landing Commented Big name, available early. on WAR for position player spreadsheets on Lookout Landing - 12/25/08 5:15 PM PST

Lookout Landing Commented By definition, a league-average offense is 16.5 runs. on WAR for position player spreadsheets on Lookout Landing - 12/25/08 5:13 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Wins? Please no. on Community Projections: Jason Bartlett/Shawn Riggans on DRaysBay - 12/25/08 4:25 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented If the Rays are out of it by mid-season (and that's a big if)... on Number one starter? on DRaysBay - 12/25/08 4:24 PM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Possible explanation. on What factors have an effect on runs scored at MLB Parks? on Beyond the Box Score - 12/25/08 4:02 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented Ok. on Community Projections: Jason Bartlett/Shawn Riggans on DRaysBay - 12/25/08 7:09 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Both could. Longoria most definitely. on WAR on FanGraphs on DRaysBay - 12/25/08 7:07 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Sure, third best, but is the difference between .8 and .5 or .2 all that much? on Rays Sign Joe Nelson on DRaysBay - 12/25/08 7:06 AM PST

DRaysBay Commented Help me out here, on Number one starter? on DRaysBay - 12/25/08 7:03 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Yes. on AL Team By Team WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/25/08 6:15 AM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Bartlett for MVP! on WAR on FanGraphs on DRaysBay - 12/24/08 5:20 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented Statcorner lists WAR (no leverageg) on their player pages, I just found out. on Rays Sign Joe Nelson on DRaysBay - 12/24/08 5:19 PM PST (2 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Do you mean we're not paying enough attention to it? on Yankees sign Mark Teixeira; Billy Beane Rejoices on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:13 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented I'd need one blog/discussion board for each team, I'm thinking. on AL Team By Team WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:09 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented I like it. on Meanwhile, the Brewers' GM isn't real happy, either, but his beef is with the system used to... on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:07 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented And my point is that while Peavy is controlled for four years... on Should the Padres Trade Adrian Gonzalez? on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:51 AM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Good stuff, Colin. on AL Team By Team WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:42 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Right. on 2009 A's WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:40 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Good stuff. on Mets WAR Projections on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:38 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented It the topic of my next 101 article. on Brewers WAR Projections on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:35 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented To valuel players, you need to treat NL and AL position players with a different baseline. on Brewers WAR Projections on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:34 AM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Recommended AL Team By Team WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:32 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented I really dislike algorithmic playing time estimates. on AL Team By Team WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:32 AM PST (3 replies)

Beyond the Box Score Commented Baseball players aren't coins, Peter. on Yankees sign Mark Teixeira; Billy Beane Rejoices on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:29 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented The big reason for that is their baserunning. on Yankees sign Mark Teixeira; Billy Beane Rejoices on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:29 AM PST (1 reply)

Beyond the Box Score Commented The love for GA surprises me more than Garland, who has decent value over a really crappy starter. on Yankees sign Mark Teixeira; Billy Beane Rejoices on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:28 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Yup. on Yankees sign Mark Teixeira; Billy Beane Rejoices on Beyond the Box Score - 12/24/08 5:24 AM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented No way they mattered that much. on Yankees sign Mark Teixeira; Billy Beane Rejoices on Beyond the Box Score - 12/23/08 3:52 PM PST (3 replies)

DRaysBay Commented I meant cheapest of the decent options. on Rosenthal On Bradley, Burrell & Giambi. on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 2:10 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Surprisingly decent rotation, given all the angst over the past few months. on Brewers WAR Projections on Beyond the Box Score - 12/23/08 2:00 PM PST

Beyond the Box Score Commented That adds yet another piece to the overcrowded puzzle, although I like the deal. on Teixeira --> NYY on Beyond the Box Score - 12/23/08 1:54 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented I'm not arguing the opposite way, but... on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 1:41 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented I can't believe I'm writing this... on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 1:30 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented Yup. on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 1:28 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented $21MM per year for Tex is pretty good. on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 1:27 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented This. on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 1:25 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented Also, Swisher's above-average as a corner OF defensively. on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 1:24 PM PST

DRaysBay Commented Damon and Matsui are going nowhere. on Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankees on an... on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 1:24 PM PST (1 reply)

DRaysBay Commented Do you have to steal ALL my opinions? on Community Projections: Evan Longoria on DRaysBay - 12/23/08 12:58 PM PST

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