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"Your Base Performance Values are the best indicators I have ever seen in making judgment decisions about a player." M.Angelillo, Amherst NY

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"Even if I know nothing at all about the statistical relevance of the data you provide; even if I lack the foggiest knowledge of how the statistics are generated; if I follow your suggestions directly in making my draft selections, I stand a solid chance of finishing in the top 25% of any league. You have captured the essence of the statistical analysis of the game. NO ONE does it better." D.Bridges, Grand Blanc MI

"I've read your theory about drafting pitching based on skill sets rather than on unpredictable numbers such as wins, ERA and ratio, and I find it to be some of the most insightful analysis that I've read." J.Yenouskas, Washington DC.

"I just read your article, "The Secret of My Crappy Pitching Staff" and I have to say it was wonderful. Every year, I try to assemble a pitching staff based on skills, not roles. Bypassing high priced starters for more talented pitchers. Every year, I am ridiculed by my fellow owners. Not only has your article renewed my faith in this strategy, but your analysis has given me the tool I will need to make it successful. I am excited to show them who has a crappy pitching staff." A.Strasberg, New York NY

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"Thanks for a great 1999 season. With your website's insights I was able to overcome some major injuries (which usually spell DOOM in our league) and I was also able to use the LIMA plan to perfection. Both these helped me to take the league championship!" C.Durham, Florence AL

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"HQ does the BEST job of predicting breakthrough pitching. Given that pitching is the most unpredictable part of baseball, at least they have added some reasonable thought to the process." R.Centor, Birmingham AL

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"Are managers of major league teams aware of such powerful indicators? Why not? It seems so clear cut. The numbers do not lie, they tell a story." K.Magner, Freehold NJ

"The Friday Forecasts, pitching logs and bullpen indicators offer keen insight to player valuation beyond the numbers. By having all this information in one place, the ability to determine areas of strength/weakness is greatly improved." B.Oliver, Alexandria VA

"PQS averages and trends give an insight to pitchers' in-season performance that no one else even comes close to." K.Remp, Greensboro NC

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"As for experts in general, Ron Shandler is the only one I bother with, partly because he doesn't project the arrogant, 'know-it-all' attitude and claims of infallibility that many others do." B.Babcock, Cottonwood AZ

"I used to think to win fantasy baseball contests or leagues, you had to have the big names. With the Forecaster, you look at each player in raw stats, before, now and in the future. It has helped me put my focus on the absolutes and a better shot at the risks." T.Schoenhard, Chamberlain SD

"The Forecaster can always be relied upon for timely, accurate information, real opinions and good calls. I've learned not to second guess your projections, to jump at your sleepers and to trade your folders fast!." L.Rosenthal, Lido Beach NY

"I really like the features that help me discover the hidden treasures within the stats. For example, Pure Quality Starts for pitchers and batters are awesome!" D.Wattermann, Owatonna MN

"I appreciate a willingness to take chances on players whose raw numbers do not obviously suggest a big season is upcoming. That shows you're not just giving readers tips on players they could get themselves with a little research," J.DeVivo, Easton PA

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"The Forecaster is willing to make REAL projections on future stats. Most of your competitors hedge their numbers." I.Himmelstein, Hewlett NY

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"The focus on leading indicators changed the way I think about players. I always feel better prepared than my competition, whether on draft day or making in-season trades. I've won my league the last two seasons, and I'm in first by 9 points right now!" T.Matheny, Alpharetta GA

"Correct application of the pitching analysis will consistently produce Top 3 finishes, even with a mediocre offense. No one else comes close to HQ's pitching analysis." M.T., Atlanta GA

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"The Forecaster has fresh angles and is not afraid to step out from mainstream information." F.Herbst, Wylie TX

"Great statistical analysis that reveals the reasons (LWPwr, Eye, BPV, S%, etc.) behind the results (HR, BAvg, ERA, etc.). Anyone can say that a batter or pitcher is slumping. Forecaster tells why!" C.Koonce, Raleigh NC

"I like the fact that you don't always take the numbers at face value, but rather analyze them to get the real juicy stuff out." S.Fiscus, Huntington, CT

"The beauty of the Baseball Forecaster system is that it boils performance down to a simple useful value. A player is either surging or fading, has an upside or downside, is with a team that has a +/- impact on his statistics. This information leads us owners to the big decisions with our players... should we trade him now or keep him until he breaks out?" T.Casey, East Amherst, NY

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"The Forecaster goes beyond so-called 'common sense' and scientifically evaluates true player potential." Dr. A.Kolz, Bronx NY

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"The best feature is the way it attempts to quantify individual and team results by using meaningful statistics, not the B.S. like batting average, ERA, etc." M.Lemieux, Las Vegas NV

"I've come to trust your algorithms and use the projected player stats to make trades, pick up and release players." L.Sanderson, Brooklyn NY

"I'm a rotisserie player who, all too often, likes to play with his heart or perceives the beginning of a player's big year, when in fact I'm chasing. HQ brings me back to earth with facts and figures I can use every day, for trades as well as transactions." C.Oliver, St. Louis MO

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"Pitchers are horribly unreliable and unpredictable, but the BPV has become my leading indicator for predicting pitching performance. Over the last couple of years, countless closer prospects have been touted. Us "Shandlerians" know immediately to check BPVs, and if the closer-hopeful is below 80, you've got a Jim Corsi." R.Krzmarzick, Sleepy Eye MN

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