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JJ Keller

JJ has been a sports fan for as long as he can remember. He began playing baseball when he was three for a team called The Griffey's, and loved it ever since. In addition to being a die hard Mariners fan -- for better or worse -- he likes looking at the game using analytics and data. He was a contributor at Sodo Mojo for over two years, helmed Statliners at it launch, and is now a contributor to Call to the Pen.Follow him on Twitter @KJ_Jeller

August 22, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) prepares before the game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum. The Athletics defeated the Angels 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: What makes a player “most valuable?”

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May 24, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Fernando Rodriguez nibbles his fingers as he and a group of teammates watch the ninth inning during the Athletics 5-2 loss to Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

What caused the Oakland A’s collapse?

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Sep 5, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields (33) pitches against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning of a game at Yankee Stadium. The Royals defeated the Yankees 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Players of the Week: Ozuna’s has a power surge and Shields saves the Royals’ week

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Aug 12, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) is unable to catch a foul ball against the Oakland Athletics in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

In defense of WAR: My response to Jeff Passan

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Sep 2, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) hits a two run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Seager is stepping out of Robinson Cano’s shadow

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Aug 25, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Could Giancarlo Stanton pass Mike Trout as MLB’s best?

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Aug 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Juan Lagares (12) catches a ball hit by San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (not pictured) in the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

5 best MLB players you’ve probably never heard of

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Aug 8, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz bats against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Red Sox won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Players of the Week: Big Papi and Kershaw dominate

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August 5, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Clayton Kershaw: National League’s Most Valuable Player?

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Aug 7, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits a game-winning two-run home run to beat the Mets 5-3 in the 13th inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: H.Darr Beiser-USA TODAY Sports

Bryce Harper: Analyzing the struggling young star

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Jul 27, 2014; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Tom Glavine (left) and Hall of Fame inductee Greg Maddux during the class of 2014 national baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Hall of Fame: Where does Greg Maddux rank all-time?

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Jun 10, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Christian Yelich (21) hits a two rbi single during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Christian Yelich: Will Marlins OF be MLB’s next star?

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Jun 21, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera (42) pitches during the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Yankees won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Globetrotters Also “Draft” Mariano Rivera

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May 18, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Knicks small forward Iman Shumpert (21) and Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) go after a loose ball in game six of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports

Iman Shumpert: Hopefully We Can Win 60

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May 19, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood speaks during a press conference announcing his retirement before the game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Kerry Wood Finds Body

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May 23, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie (13) gets a broken bat single in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre. Toronto defeated Baltimore 12-6. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Brett Lawrie To Begin Rehab Assignment

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