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Monday, February 6

Premium Article Prospectus Hit and Run: Beware of Falling Payrolls

by Jay Jaffe

Does history give any clues as to how the Mets will perform with a lower payroll?

Premium Article The BP Broadside: The Vanishing American League Pinch-Hitter

by Steven Goldman

The relief locusts have overrun the pinch-hitters' habitat.

Western Front: Scrappy Rain, Scrappy Rain

by Geoff Young

While it may be easy to root for certain ballplayers, we have to be open to honest assessments of their abilities.

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Jackson Settles for One Year

by R.J. Anderson

Edwin Jackson settles for a one-year deal, Casey Kotchman lands in Cleveland, and Todd Coffey joins the Dodger bullpen

Premium Article Resident Fantasy Genius: The Age-27 Breakout Fallacy

by Derek Carty

Counting on a player to transition from teeny bopper to Bash Brother at age 27 isn't a good fantasy strategy.

BP Unfiltered: The Weakest Of The Weak

by Ken Funck

Voting results for The Hall Of Famously Weak Arguments are in.

The BP First Take: Monday, February 6

by Daniel Rathman

Will more players follow Brad Penny's lead in playing overseas for more money?

Friday, February 3

Future Shock: Giants Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

The future of the Giants' farm system will largely depend upon the team's most recent draft.

The BP Broadside: Josh Hamilton and His Persecutors

by Steven Goldman

Josh Hamilton may be his own worst enemy, but coming in a close second are those that would scourge him for weakness.

Collateral Damage: The Disabled List: A History

by Corey Dawkins and Rebecca Glass

What if you could only place two players at a time on the disabled list? The history, inside.

The BP Wayback Machine: Cuban Imports

by John Perrotto

As the bidding on Yoenis Cespedes begins in earnest, take a look back at some prior prospects from Cuba who tried to make the major-league leap.

Wezen-Ball: Friday Fun - Popeye and PEDs

by Larry Granillo

Evidence of rampant PED use in 1937.

Fantasy Beat: Injury Rebound Bargains

by Jason Collette

A look at how players coming off injuries can wind up being bargains for fantasy owners

The Keeper Reaper: Outfielders for 2/3/12

by Rob McQuown

Josh Hamilton leads off this week's Keeper Reaper, followed by Craig, Campana, and Vernon Wells

The BP First Take: Friday, February 3

by Daniel Rathman

Casey McGehee could prove to be a valuable pickup for the Pirates.

Thursday, February 2

Premium Article Future Shock: Angels Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

When the Angels make room in the outfield, there will be a new Kingfish in town.

Prospects Will Break Your Heart: What Could Go Wrong in 2012: Kansas City Royals

by Jason Parks

Will Myers hit? Can Bubba Starling star? Could Cheslor Cuthbert chisel his way to The Show? Why they might, and why they might not, is just a click away.

Premium Article Overthinking It: The Overlooked Overlooked Hall of Famers

by Ben Lindbergh

Why have two of the top 30 position players since 1950 been ignored by BBWAA voters and bloggers alike?

On the Beat: How Many Teams Will Make the Playoffs in 2012?

by John Perrotto

As spring training approaches, we still aren't sure how many teams will qualify for the playoffs this season.

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Middle Reliever Mania

by R.J. Anderson

A look at multiple middle reliever signings; IL MVP Russ Canzler's move to Cleveland; Juan Pierre joining the Phils; and new homes for Livan Hernandez, Ryan Theriot, Carlos Guillen, and others

Premium Article Resident Fantasy Genius: Verducci Effect: Fact or Fake?

by Derek Carty

Is the Verducci Effect a red-flag warning, or is it another myth to scare teams and fantasy owners?

Premium Article The Keeper Reaper: Starting Pitchers for 2/2/12

by Mike Petriello

Cueto, Strasburg, Fister, and Floyd crack this week's edition of the Keeper Reaper

Future Shock Blog: Edwin Jackson and the Fall of 2003

by Kevin Goldstein

The signing of Edwin Jackson brings back some memories of the prospect that once was.

The BP First Take: Thursday, February 2

by Daniel Rathman

To prevent cases of false identity, Major League Baseball needs to look more at the system, not the players.

Wednesday, February 1

Premium Article Prospectus Hit and Run: The Replacement-Level Killers, Part II

by Jay Jaffe

Taking a look at whose season of ineptitude may have cost his team a spot in the playoffs.

Premium Article Future Shock: Who Would You Rather?

by Kevin Goldstein

When confronted with the chance to take Yoenis Cespedes or a big-leaguer, who do big-league scouts and execs choose?

The Lineup Card: 10 Undeservedly Obscure Baseball Films

Baseball Prospectus

A look at some of the most underrated baseball films in cinematic history.

Premium Article Heartburn Hardball: All That Heaven Will Allow

by Jonathan Bernhardt

Pitching and defense carried the Angels last season and will aid them again in 2012, though a couple new bats might make the difference in the division.

Premium Article The Platoon Advantage: The Spy at the A's Fanfest

by Jason Wojciechowski

Jason experiences fear and loathing in Oakland.

The BP Broadside: My Seven Days of Nervous Baseball and Other Stories

by Steven Goldman

A litany of thwarted hopes, Livan Hernandez, Jack Quinn, and other mutterings.

Premium Article The Keeper Reaper: Second, Short, and Catcher for 2/1/12

by Michael Jong

Carlos Santana, Miguel Montero, Yadier Molina, and Sean Rodriguez make the Reaper's cut this week

BP Unfiltered: Jaffe Versus Bowa

by Jay Jaffe

In which old school and new school find some common ground on Clubhouse Confidential.

Between The Numbers: Fact-Checking Scott Boras

by Ben Lindbergh

Are the super-agent's statistics damned lies? And is he any more credible if he's technically telling the truth?

The BP First Take: Wednesday, February 1

by Daniel Rathman

If Davey Johnson has his way, NatsTown could be even more fun if Bryce Harper joins the team on Opening Day.

Tuesday, January 31

Premium Article Prospects Will Break Your Heart: What Could Go Wrong in 2012: Los Angeles Angels

by Jason Parks

Genuflect, genuflect, genuflect to Mike Trout and his supernatural powers.

Overthinking It: Managing Expectations: Baseball's Next Big Inefficiency

by Ben Lindbergh

Why the next big step for baseball teams might not be learning something new, but making better use of the information they already have.

Premium Article Western Front: Fixing a Bug in the Mariners

by Geoff Young

Though Seattle is riddled with major glitches, it addressed a "blue screen of doom" type of malfunction by acquiring a bat this offseason.

Baseball ProGUESTus: The Knuckleball Mystique: Using PITCHf/x to Distinguish Perception from Reality

by Alan M. Nathan

Finding out whether knuckleballs actually flutter, with the help of our friendly neighborhood physicist.

Premium Article Painting the Black: Don't Forget: Miggy Can Mash

by R.J. Anderson

In all the commotion of Miguel Cabrera's position change, it's important to remember just how good a hitter he is

Wezen-Ball: Topps Honors Special "Animal" Moments

by Larry Granillo

A look at a few "official" Topps cards from 2012 honoring great animal moments of the past.

Premium Article The Keeper Reaper: First, Third, and DH for 1/31/12

by Michael Street

What to make of fantasy players shifting across the diamond? Michael looks at the fallout of the Fielder signing, plus potential position moves by Miguel Cabrera, Mark Trumbo, and the already-certain moves of Hanley Ramirez

The BP First Take: Tuesday, January 31

by Daniel Rathman

Did the Brewers make a major mistake in trading Brett Lawrie to the Blue Jays last year?

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