If Jake Westbrook Returns, Who Goes?

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Notes on My Scorecard:

Bernie Bytes

Best Eligible Non-Hall Of Fame Pitchers

Ever since Bert Blyleven was inducted to the Hall of Fame, I've been wondering who the best eligible non-Hall of Fame pitcher is. There are many different metrics you can use in an attempt to measure this. I decided to combine a whole bunch of them and see who the consensus pick is.

Beyond The Boxscore

Book Exerpt: "Evaluating Baseball's Managers" - Charles Comiskey

THT is publishing excerpts from Evaluating Baseball's Managers, 1876-2008, which should be released in December, but can be ordered now. (I should note I make considerably more money if you order directly from the publisher, but if you want to get it from Amazon or another source that's your call.)

The Hardball Times

The Greatest Cardinals Of Each Time: The American Association

It is a lucky thing for Cardinals writers that Stan Musial's birthday falls in the offseason; in July it would be a blip on the radar while complaining about relief pitching remained in fashion, but in November there is simply nothing else to talk about.

Viva El Birdos

Winningest Single Season For Redbirds Pitchers

TOP 10 WINNING SEASONS

Redbirds Rap