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November 18, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Better with Leather

by Jay Jaffe

Jason Bay and Matt Holliday figure to garner the biggest outfield contracts this winter, but which player is worth more?

November 13, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Digging the Long Ball

by Jay Jaffe

Homer rates increased around the league in 2009, but was this because of new ballparks, or other factors?

November 5, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Anatomy of a Championship

by Jay Jaffe

Having achieved the goal they set for themselves with last winter's shopping spree, they can also credit the Core Four and more.

November 3, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Shorting Out

by Jay Jaffe

The Yankees still control the World Series, but will their decision to use just three starters prove a critical miscalculation?

November 2, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Terrific Tandem

by Jay Jaffe

Johnny Damon and Alex Rodriguez delivered in ways that ought to silence some and be celebrated by others.

November 1, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Trouble With Southpaws

by Jay Jaffe

Dissecting last night's pitching matchup and looking ahead to tonight's Game Four of the World Series.

October 30, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: A Night to Remember

by Jay Jaffe

A rundown of the highs and lows of Game Two of the World Series, told by a man sitting in the bleacher seats.

October 29, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: From One to the Other

by Jay Jaffe

The Game One showdown between star southpaws, and tonight's matchup features a recently phoaled Phillie.

October 28, 2009

World Series Prospectus: Yankees versus Phillies Preview

by Jay Jaffe

Will the Phillies establish a mini-dynasty, or will the Yankees add to their crowded trophy case with another title?

October 22, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Rotation Exasperation

by Jay Jaffe

A breakdown of how the Dodgers' season came to an end for the second consecutive year under the Phillies' hooves.

October 20, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Double-Barreled Disappointment

by Jay Jaffe

The anguish of seeing both your favorites lost post-season games on the same day makes for a glum day in Brooklyn.

October 16, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Left Too Long

by Jay Jaffe

The first game of the NLCS left plenty for statheads and analysts to be humbled about.

October 15, 2009

Playoff Prospectus: Dodgers vs. Phillies LCS

by Jay Jaffe

A rematch of last season's pennant joust figures to be a much more interesting matchup... favoring who?

October 12, 2009

Prospectus Hit List: Season Finale

by Jay Jaffe

The final breakdown of who finished where in the 30-team ranking on the season that was.

Kiss'Em Goodbye: St. Louis Cardinals

by Jay Jaffe

The Birds flap away into history after an outfield miscue and a shocking sweep at the hand of the Dodgers.

October 7, 2009

Playoff Prospectus: Dodgers versus Cardinals LDS

by Jay Jaffe

Two of the all-time greats in the dugout square off with the benefit of some of two of the most famous sluggers on the field.

October 5, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Perils of Relying on Short-Term Memory

by Jay Jaffe

Does finishing hot matter come the time for post-season play?

October 2, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Hunting High and Low

by Jay Jaffe

A-ha, there are equal doses of pride and schadenfreude to be found in the realm of statistical achievements.

September 30, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Ranger Gains

by Jay Jaffe

The big gains that Texas made on defense have precedent, but will they stick?

September 25, 2009

Prospectus Hit List: Nearly All Wrapped Up

by Jay Jaffe

For better or worse, everyone's settling into their ultimate destinies as far as in-season achievement.