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  • Brian Wilson's Fantastic Offseason
    in FanGraphs by Matthew Carruth - 3/26/2010 -  25
    On January 30 of this year Brian Wilson and the Giants came to an agreement on a one year deal for $4.4 million to avoid Wilson's first year of arbitration. Based on our standard expectation

  • I Am Not Brian Wilson
    in NotGraphs by Bradley Woodrum - 6/4/2012 -  6
    chanting: "Brian. Wilson." Clapclap, clapclapclap. This is why: But I am not, in fact, Brian Wilson, though my face proteins may resemble his. Let us examine the differences: 1) Though

  • Brian Wilson Gets to Hit
    in FanGraphs by R.J. Anderson - 9/13/2010 -  16
    To the best of my knowledge, nobody has appointed me as president of label assignments, but I think calling Brian Wilson a great reliever is a worthwhile argument. He holds a 3.04 FIP over his

  • Brian Wilson's Two-Seamer
    in FanGraphs by Dave Allen - 7/14/2011 -  20
    Early in the season Eno Sarris introduced us to Brian Wilson's flithy two-seam fastball, a pitch Wilson claims to have added this year. Sarris's GIF showed Jamey Carroll flailing wildly at Wilson's

  • Your Move, Brian Wilson's Beard
    in NotGraphs by Dayn Perry - 4/19/2011 -  9
    Yeah, Brian Wilson's two-seamer (featured below!) is impressive enough, and I can forgive his reluctance to brawl with randomly outraged A's fans. What I shall not abide is if Mr. Wilson and his

  • Brian Wilson's Cavalcade of Sex Metaphors
    in NotGraphs by Dayn Perry - 1/31/2011 -  2
    Internet computers everywhere are no doubt aware of Brian Wilson's championship appearance on something called "Lopez Tonight," but we'd be remiss if we didn't post it anyway. As you'll soon see

  • Who Might Replace Brian Wilson?
    in RotoGraphs by Mike Axisa - 5/1/2010 -  4
    happened to closer to Brian Wilson as well. Romo recorded two quick outs before giving up a double to Melvin Mora, then was replaced by Jeremy Affeldt who got the lefty swinging Seth Smith to ground

  • Brian Wilson, the Gauntlet Lies Before You
    in NotGraphs by Dayn Perry - 1/25/2011 -  2
    I make no secret of my admiration for Brian "Sounds Delicious" Wilson and his objectively delightful maniac's beard. So it concerns me to know that sinister forces are seeking to do him harm

  • Brian Wilson Has a Filthy... Two Seamer
    in NotGraphs by Eno Sarris - 4/19/2011 -  15
    Swing, miss, get hit in the butt. Brian Wilson threw this pitch. It started in the strike zone, going, oh, about 95 miles per hour, and ended up in the dirt behind Jamey Carroll. Strike three

  • Video: Brian Wilson Breaks Baseball Bat Using Beard
    in NotGraphs by Navin Vaswani - 9/1/2011 -  9
    Brian Wilson is on the disabled list. His beard is not. Fear the beard, my friends. I do.

  • Brian Wilson Presents: The Best of Casey Blake
    in FanGraphs by Matt Klaassen - 5/9/2012 -  16

  • Video: Brian Wilson, Cody Ross & Internet Sensation Keenan Cahill
    in NotGraphs by Navin Vaswani - 4/20/2011 -  6

  • The Life of Brian's Fastball
    in FanGraphs by Erik Manning - 9/15/2009 -  15
    The Giant’s Brian Wilson is a fun player. He looks more rock star than ballplayer, what with his mop hair, tattoos and tight pants. He even brings his own brand pyrotechnics to the mound

  • The Life of Brian's Fastball Part 2
    in FanGraphs by Erik Manning - 9/16/2009 -  8
    Illustrated edition. Yesterday I talked about San Francisco's closer Brian Wilson and his breakthrough season. I mostly attributed his recent success to an increase in horizontal movement on his

  • One Night Only: C.J. Wilson's WAR
    in FanGraphs by Carson Cistulli - 8/25/2010 -  5
    Eastern.) Minnesota (7) at Texas (8) | 8:05pm ET Starting Pitchers Twins: Brian Duensing (6) 84.1 IP, 5.12 K/9, 2.03 BB/9, .249 BABIP, 53.6% GB, 6.3% HR/FB, 3.99 xFIP Rangers: C.J. Wilson (3

  • Closer Updates: Thornton, Wilson, Francisco, Kimbrel
    in RotoGraphs by Mike Axisa - 3/23/2011 -  11
    . Brian Wilson | Giants Our top ranked reliever coming into the season, Wilson strained his oblique sometime last week and was scheduled to undergo tests on Monday. Unsurprisingly, the guy who

  • Advancing Age and Brian Roberts
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 12/30/2008 -  0
    Brian Roberts is a three-category fantasy star at a tough defensive position. While he does not have the cachet of playing for the World Series winner, like Chase Utley, or as his league’s reigning

  • Brian McCann and Position Scarcity
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 3/9/2009 -  13
    After a down season in his sophomore year in the majors in 2007, Brian McCann bounced back last year to be in the top four among catchers in AVG, HR, RBI and Runs. The projection systems predict

  • Should Teams Be Worried About C.J. Wilson's Post-Season?
    in FanGraphs by Chris Cwik - 10/25/2011 -  25
    managers like Brian Cashman -- whose team is widely believed to be in the running for Wilson once free agency begins -- are smart enough not to be swayed by tiny samples. Hell, the media said similar

  • Week 2 Two-Start Pitchers Update
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 4/10/2011 -  3
    and he potentially has some favorable pitching matchups. In his first game this week, Francis squares off against Brian Duensing and the Twins. In his first start, Duensing’s velocity was down 2 mph

  • More on Catcher's Fielding...WP&PB
    in FanGraphs by Brian Cartwright - 2/24/2009 -  12
    , Thurman Munson, Hal Smith, Darrell Porter and George Mitterwald at .020. The lowest normalized passed ball rates were Brian Downing, Charlie O'Brien, Bruce Benedict, Dan Wilson, Yogi Berra, Brad

  • Week 22 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/29/2010 -  6
    well recently, the matchups do not favor him, especially as the Padres have the fourth-highest walk total in the National League. So, put him on the bench if you can. Brian Duensing – After

  • Interesting Week 11 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 6/11/2010 -  13
    this week. C.J. Wilson – The Rangers’ lefty endured a tough stretch where he gave up 17 ER in 16 IP but has been much better in his last two outings, in which he has picked up two Wins with 10 Ks

  • Week 26 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 9/26/2010 -  0
    this week. He has pitched well against those two teams, with a combined 2.40 ERA in seven games. Get Sanchez in your lineup this week. C.J. Wilson – Although he has lost his last two decisions, Wilson

  • Interesting Week 14 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 7/2/2010 -  8
    pitching of late. C.J. Wilson – He has pitched well both at home and on the road this year but Wilson has notched five of his six wins in Texas and he has a 6.98 K/9 in his home park. This week he

  • Week 3 Two-Start Pitchers Update
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 4/17/2011 -  1
    Here is the latest update to Week 3 two-start pitchers. Again this list is subject to change going forward. Pitchers not listed on last update: J. Sanchez, C. Wilson, W. Rodriguez, Rogers

  • 2010 FIP Challenge Results Part II
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 10/29/2010 -  4
    while following a similar story line of moving to a tougher park for pitchers. C.J. Wilson – Like Kershaw, he was remarkable consistent between halves and ended up as a win for FIP. Livan

  • Waiver Wire: June 28th
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 6/28/2010 -  5
    Wilson, a shortstop, there for a few games before re-acquiring Branyan. His HR/FB rate is down from a year ago, but still a solid 17.5 percent. Any club looking for power should look in Branyan’s

  • Week 17 Trade Possibilities
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 7/28/2009 -  1
    the potential to help in ERA, WHIP and W. C.J. Wilson – Usually I avoid mentioning relievers because this is one area where most people are watching the waiver wire like hawks. Yet Wilson has

  • RoS ZiPS Nails Zach Duke, Can You?
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 9/9/2009 -  8
    of good defensive players like Jack Wilson and Nyjer Morgan contributing to Duke’s slide since early June. Others will note that Duke appeared to take a step forward prior to his last three starts

  • Week 13 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 6/28/2010 -  7
    , 1.385 WHIP (2) J. Sanchez – Advised to start. W, 3.48 ERA, 10 Ks, 1.645 WHIP (2) Wilson – Advised to start. 2.77 ERA, 10 Ks, 1.308 WHIP (2)

  • FIP Challenge 2010
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 7/14/2010 -  19
    3.82 4.72 Kershaw 5.7 2.96 3.11 3.79 C. Lee 5.8 2.64 2.58 3.34 Wilson 6.1 3.35 4.14 4.71 L. Hernandez

  • 2010 FIP Challenge Results Part I
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 10/29/2010 -  7
    4.02 2.51 Cain 5.7 3.34 3.82 4.72 2.91 Kershaw 5.7 2.96 3.11 3.79 2.84 C. Lee 5.8 2.64 2.58 3.34 3.79 Wilson

  • RotoGraphs Mailbag - 5/14/09
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 5/14/2009 -  2
    rotation took a hit (Lowe is now my ace, Baker, Pettitte, Webb on DL). My other closers are Wilson and (eventually, I hope) Marmol and Zumaya. Did I give up too much? Thanks, E.A. Yes.

  • Interesting Week Four 2-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 4/23/2010 -  5
    , Hughes, Jackson, Kuroda, Sheets, Marcum, Wilson, Millwood, Harang, Silva, Latos, Eveland, Padilla, Bonderman, Norris, Lohse, Garland, Huff, Lannan, Gorzelanny, Perez, Hammel, Harrison, Snell, Davies

  • Interesting Week Seven 2-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 5/14/2010 -  4
    and changes can and will happen between now and next week. Carpenter, J. Johnson, Halladay, F. Hernandez, Greinke, J. Santana, Gallardo, Cain, Weaver, Price, Hughes, Danks, C. Wilson, J. Sanchez, Niemann

  • Week 16 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 7/18/2010 -  3
    ) Floyd – Advised to start. 2 W, 1.23 ERA, 8 Ks, 0.955 WHIP (2) Lowe – Advised to sit. 2.92 ERA, 10 Ks, 1.378 WHIP (2) W. Rodriguez – Advised to start. W, 2.77 ERA, 16 Ks, 0.923 WHIP Wilson

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 6
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 5/6/2011 -  3
    , Billingsley, Wilson, Scherzer, Pineda, Chacin, Zambrano, Greinke, Tomlin, E. Santana, Correia, Marquis, Arrieta, Wood, F. Garcia, Vazquez, Hammel, Capuano, Blanton, Karstens, Davies, A. Rodriguez

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 9
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 5/27/2011 -  2
    , Billingsley, Kennedy, Wilson, Carpenter, Colon, McClellan, Latos, Arrieta, Vogelsong, T. Hudson, Harang, Davis, Wood, Narveson, Marquis, Holland, McDonald, Penny, Blackburn, Happ, Hochevar, Dickey

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 17
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 7/22/2011 -  0
    , Sabathia, Weaver, Lee, Lincecum, Haren, Wilson, Hudson, Cueto, Hellickson, Morrow, Nolasco, Zimmermann, Worley, Holland, Dempster, Niese, Harang, Vargas, Lester, Leake, Myers, McDonald, McClellan, Dickey

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 21
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/21/2011 -  6
    that these are projected pitchers and changes can and will happen between now and next week. Verlander, Greinke, Cain, Carpenter, Kennedy, Cueto, Wilson, Price, Masterson, Morrow, Lewis, Chacin

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 23
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 9/4/2011 -  0
    , Haren, Shields, Beckett, Gallardo, T. Hudson, Wilson, Jimenez, Bumgarner, Kuroda, Worley, Garza, Fister, Wolf, Stauffer, Lilly, Lowe, Capuano, Strasburg, Carmona, McDonald, Humber, Westbrook, Lannan

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 13
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 6/24/2011 -  1
    two-start pitchers in Week 13 are listed below. Please remember that these are projected pitchers and changes can and will happen between now and next week. Lee, Beckett, Greinke, Kennedy, Wilson

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 25
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 9/16/2011 -  9
    , Wilson, Kennedy, Greinke, Lester, D. Hudson, T. Hudson, Marcum, Carpenter, Bumgarner, Jimenez, E. Santana, Worley, Scherzer, Romero, G. Gonzalez, Garza, Fister, Beckett, Hellickson, Oswalt, W. Rodriguez

  • Brian Matusz and Jarrod Washburn Offer Fantasy Dilemma
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/5/2009 -  2
    , languishing in last place and under .500 for the 12th consecutive season since cutting ties with Davey Johnson, started Brian Matusz, the team's first-round draft pick in 2008, who was making his major

  • Wilson On the Move?
    in FanGraphs by Eric Seidman - 12/17/2008 -  7
    Jack Wilson of the Pittsburgh Pirates has been linked to numerous teams this offseason. It seemed for a bit as though a deal shipping him to the Tigers had been completed. Reports then surfaced

  • CJ Wilson Is a Pranking Fool
    in NotGraphs by Eno Sarris - 3/20/2012 -  2
    Somehow this one slipped between the cracks -- C.J. Wilson pranked Mike Napoli... by putting the catcher's phone number on twitter. He wasn't particularly contrite about it afterwards either

  • C.J. Wilson the Starter
    in RotoGraphs by David Golebiewski - 7/13/2010 -  0
    After enjoying a career year pitching out of the 'pen for the Rangers in 2009, C.J. Wilson was shifted to the starting rotation this past spring. Prior to April 8th, 2010, the 29-year-old hadn't

  • C.J. Wilson: Starting Pitcher
    in FanGraphs by Jack Moore - 4/9/2010 -  4
    C.J. Wilson's debut as a starting pitcher against Toronto yesterday could not have gone much better. Wilson threw 7 shutout innings, only allowing 5 hits, while striking out a remarkable 9 batters

  • C.J. Wilson: Starting Pitcher?
    in FanGraphs by Matt Klaassen - 3/19/2010 -  9
    The Texas Rangers are considering moving reliever C.J. Wilson into their starting rotation, and he has done nothing but impress them this spring. Of course, one shouldn't put undue (i.e., any) weight

  • Trade Me C.J. Wilson
    in RotoGraphs by Chad Young - 7/10/2012 -  26
    Just four short days ago, Jeff Zimmerman inspired anger and vitriol from the loyal readers of this blog by suggesting that it was time to sell C.J. Wilson. Well, I am nothing if not a man

  • Remembering Jack Wilson
    in FanGraphs by Matt Klaassen - 9/26/2012 -  15
    Likely waiting tastefully until the Talk Like a Pirate Day celebrations were in the rear view mirror, longtime Pittsburgh (and short-time Seattle and Atlanta) shortstop Jack Wilson, who was released

  • Win a Date With C.J. Wilson!
    in NotGraphs by Cody Wiewandt - 10/31/2011 -  3
    Swoon.  C.J. Wilson is a free agent, and although not the prettiest girl at the dance (figuratively of course!) he is sure to have his fair share of sugar daddies vying for his services.  Where's

  • Take My C.J. Wilson
    in RotoGraphs by Jeff Zimmerman - 7/6/2012 -  48
    C.J. Wilson was paid $77.5M this off season to come in and be a front line starter for the Angels. With Jered Weaver and Dan Haren already on the team, he wasn't going to be the only ace of the staff