OK, so maybe Hafner isn't quite as bad as Mario Mendoza …
On Baseball Analysts.com, Dave Allen has done a little research about the birthplace of American baseball players, which includes some interesting maps. Be sure to check out the animated graphic at the bottom.
Also from Baseball Analysts, noted Bert Blyleven-enthusiast Rich Lederer puts every hitter in baseball on one graph, and it makes a whole lot of sense.
Ever wanted to know everything about the game that Ferris Bueller attended while avoiding Ben Stein's economics class? Larry Granillo has it covered.
At Lee Panas' blog, he examines some of the disconnect between ERA and FIP.
Does anybody have a real idea what's in Pablo Sandoval’s future? Mack at 8th Inning Weirdness tries to figure it out, as well as his impact on the 2011 Giants as they attempt to defend the title.
Rory Paap debuted at The Hardball Times this weekend, and his first post about Ryan Zimmerman reminded me of something another young writer came up with not too long ago.
A look at several of the stadium initiatives in the Bay Area; if you're interested in the A's search for a permanent home, Marine Layer and newballpark.org is the place for you.
Nick Scott of Royals Authority with an article about the size of baseball bats that I really wish I had known, you know, while the season was being played.
Dan Hennessey writes Baseballin' on a Budget, a blog about the Oakland Athletics. Follow him on Twitter @DanHennessey31.