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February 9, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: The NL East

by Jay Jaffe

A look at which teams gets the most for their money in the National League East, and which ones don't.

February 3, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Lay of the Land

by Jay Jaffe

From several angles, the AL West could prove to be the best division in baseball.

January 29, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: Damon's Next Dash?

by Jay Jaffe

With the signing of Randy Winn effectively ending Johnny Damon's tenure in pinstripes, where will he land next?

January 25, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: Vortices of Suck

by Jay Jaffe

Those positions that delivered the very least for their teams in 2009.

January 22, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: O-Dog Waits, Edmonds Campaigns

by Jay Jaffe

A pair of free agents and their cases for employability and historical greatness.

January 19, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: To Live and Die in LA

by Jay Jaffe

The Dodgers' payroll-related missteps place an even heavier burden on the current crew to stand and deliver.

January 15, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Replacement-Level Killers

by Jay Jaffe

The positions and the players who did the most to take the life out of their team's lineups.

January 13, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: 10 Men Out

by Jay Jaffe

A review of the best candidates at every position among the eligibles for the BBWAA and the Veterans Committee ballots.

January 7, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: Hawk, Rock, and a Couple of Shocks

by Jay Jaffe

Beyond the lone victor, yesterday's voting outcome included a heaping helping of disappointments large and small.

January 6, 2010

Prospectus Hit and Run: Hall of Fame Cases for Pitchers

by Jay Jaffe

Is this the year for Bert Blyleven or Jack Morris? And what of Lee Smith?

December 31, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Hall of Fame Cases for Outfielders

by Jay Jaffe

Are Rock and Hawk Hall locks? The JAWS breakdown on which outfielders deserve to be busted.

December 23, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Hall of Fame Cases at Third and Short

by Jay Jaffe

Reviewing the qualifications of Tram and Larkin, Robin Ventura, Todd Zeile, and Edgar Martinez.

December 21, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Alomar, the Crime Dog, the Big Cat and Big Mac

by Jay Jaffe

The cases to make for the best on the ballot at first and second base.

December 17, 2009

Prospectus Hit and Run: Best and Worst Teams of the Decade

by Jay Jaffe

The decade of play just completed delivered its share of all-time historical feats of the best and worst kinds.

November 25, 2009

So You Need: Firemen

by Jay Jaffe

What free-agent relievers could offer the best deals for their new teams?

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.