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Sunday, November 22

On the Beat: Weekend Update

by John Perrotto

The season's top skippers take their bows, plus new metrics enter into the voting picture, and rumors and rumblings.

Prospectus Today: Infield Free Agents Review

by Joe Sheehan

Checking out who's in the pool at first, second, third, and short.

Prospectus Q&A: Brian Butterfield

by David Laurila

The Blue Jays' bench coach discusses defense and making defensive transitions around the diamond.

Friday, November 20

Future Shock: Indians Top 11

by Kevin Goldstein

Cleveland added considerable depth with last season's deals, but will it be enough to rebuild with?

Prospectus Q&A: Lou Marson and David Huff

by David Laurila

Two of Cleveland's young prospects sit down to talk about their relationship, changing organizations, and working the strike zone.

Early Career Splits: Drilling Down

by Tim Kniker

Do extreme splits early in a player's career predict future success?

Fantasy Focus: First Base Rankings Review

by Marc Normandin

Looking back on the 2009 projections at first base, and seeing what takeaway lessons come of them.

Thursday, November 19

Voting for Real: NL Cy Young

by Will Carroll

The votes are in and the announcement's been made, but how did one of the electors make his decision?

Prospectus Today: The Opening Bell

by Joe Sheehan

With the free-agent market set to open, teams should be wary of overpaying for the large fish in a small pond.

Checking the Numbers: The 2009 Platoon Split Awards

by Eric Seidman

Handing out awards for the best same-handed pitcher/batter and opposite-handed pitcher/batter combos.

Wednesday, November 18

On the Beat: Midweek Update

by John Perrotto

Talking about awards season, Matt Holliday learns that the swing's the thing, and free-agent rumors and rumblings.

Prospectus Today: Minor League Free Agents

by Joe Sheehan

Teams can improve themselves without paying too much if they know where to look.

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?

Tuesday, November 17

Future Shock: White Sox Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Trades have left their system somewhat barren, but the South Siders do have some intriguing prospects.

Ahead in the Count: How To Make Up a Good Trade Rumor

by Matt Swartz

Seven simple rules to make your Hot Stove trade rumors more realistic.

Transaction Analysis Blog: Oingo Boingo Sez...

by Christina Kahrl

Stay or go away, everybody needs, but some of us are suckers for mystery.

Monday, November 16

Voting for Real: AL Rookie of the Year

by Christina Kahrl

Echoes of past Rookie of the Year selections combined with metrics both new and old to inform a particular ballot.

Voting For Real: NL Rookie of the Year

by Will Carroll

Discussing the thought process in voting for this year's top rookies in the senior circuit.

Prospectus Today: Awards Season

by Joe Sheehan

One man's virtual ballot for the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year awards.

The Week In Quotes: November 9-15

by Alex Carnevale

The notable quotables from the week that was.

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