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March 5, 2013

Out of Left Field: Cabrera, Trout, and the Baserunning Portion of WARP

by Matthew Kory

Breaking down the components of a component.

February 28, 2013

Out of Left Field: Revisiting a Blockbuster

by Matthew Kory

Seven years later, the book still isn't closed on the mega-deal between Boston and Florida.

February 19, 2013

Out of Left Field: The 10,786 Miles Not Technically Traveled By Sandy Rosario

by Matthew Kory

Life on the 40 shouldn't be so rough.

February 7, 2013

Out of Left Field: Shorting the Red Sox

by Matthew Kory

After 2012, what should we unlearn about the Red Sox?

January 29, 2013

Out of Left Field: Teaching Myself to Hit

by Matthew Kory

Hitting comes naturally, or else it comes with a lot of practice. Matt shares lessons learned from a lot of practice.

January 22, 2013

Out of Left Field: Why You Should Quit Caring About Salaries

by Matthew Kory

At some point, owners complaining about high salaries may start to lose credibility. Matt says that point is now.

January 15, 2013

Out of Left Field: Giving Miami the Silent Treatment

by Matthew Kory

For the price of a stadium, Miami won't even get a punching bag.

January 9, 2013

Out of Left Field: Jumping the Gun on 2013 Predictions

by Matthew Kory

Why wait around to find out what's going to happen -- or even to find out what people think is going to happen? Matt's ready now.

December 18, 2012

Out of Left Field: What the Internet Can Teach Us About Koji Uehara

by Matthew Kory

There is more to a man than his statistics. For instance, there is the woman who isn't his wife but shares a name with his wife. And more!

December 4, 2012

Out of Left Field: Josh Hamilton and Talking

by Matthew Kory

When you hear a team is talking to Josh Hamilton this month, what does it mean?

November 27, 2012

Out of Left Field: The Least Valuable Player

by Matthew Kory

Matthew goes looking for an award that won't be controversial.

November 20, 2012

Out of Left Field: Fish Out Of Contention

by Matthew Kory

The Marlins follow up the salary-dump trade with a Juan Pierre signing. What each move tells us about the franchise.

November 13, 2012

Out of Left Field: What $205 Million Buys on the Free Agent Market

by Matthew Kory

If an expansion team with a Yankees budget wanted to build a team out of this year's free agents, what would it look like?

November 6, 2012

Out of Left Field: Can We Make Adrian Beltre the MVP?

by Matthew Kory

For reasons unclear, Matthew wants the Rangers' third baseman to be the AL MVP. Can he make a case?

October 29, 2012

Out of Left Field: Postseason Celebrations: A Celebration

by Matthew Kory

Chronicling this October's post-series rejoicing.

October 16, 2012

Out of Left Field: Trading A-Rod: How, Where, and Why

by Matthew Kory

What would it look like if the Yankees actually consider moving Alex Rodriguez this winter?

October 9, 2012

Out of Left Field: It's a Trap!

by Matthew Kory

Terry Francona and the Cleveland Indians

September 25, 2012

Out of Left Field: Rooting for Roger

by Matthew Kory

If Roger Clemens isn't ruling anything out, then Matthew isn't ruling anything out.

September 18, 2012

Out of Left Field: The Slowest Pitches Thrown This Year

by Matthew Kory

Answering that question is not quite so simple as you'd think.

September 11, 2012

Out of Left Field: Case Study: What Makes a Bad Baseball Game

by Matthew Kory

Matt watched a game that nobody should watch.