Ben and Sam read a passage from The New Bill James New Historical Abstract and discuss whether contemporary observations of baseball players still have something to add to today’s closer-to-comprehensive statistical record.
Less contact means less average, right?
Danny Espinosa joins Team Trout, Tyrell Jenkins gets a fresh start in Texas, and Atlanta adds Luke Jackson to the bullpen.
Which career totals are most likely to get a “compiler” into the Hall of Fame?
The Red Sox pass on Jose Bautista, Greg Holland looks for a short-term contract, and Jonathan Papelbon plays the waiting game.