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May 20, 2013

Prospectus Q&A: The College of Coaches on Catcher Framing

by Ben Lindbergh

Catching instructors and coordinators comment on the importance of receiving skills.

June 29, 2012

Prospectus Q&A: Pitcher Workloads and Innings Limits: Two Industry Perspectives

by Ben Lindbergh

An expert on biomechanics and a team source talk about their approaches to evaluating and managing pitcher workloads.

May 13, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Kevin Youkilis

by David Laurila

The Red Sox' third baseman discusses hitting, Moneyball, and pitch recognition in the final installment of Prospectus Q&A.

May 9, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Ben Revere

by David Laurila

Visiting a historic ballpark, playing the Monster, and facing a knuckler is a difficult task, but the Twins' young outfielder helped his team on the ride to victory.

May 6, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Mark Trumbo

by David Laurila

The Angels' first baseman shares his thoughts on quotes about the game, hitting, and his own abilities.

May 4, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Matt Capps

by David Laurila

The Twins' closer discusses the use of video, making mechanical corrections, and what plays into success.

April 29, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Alex Anthopoulos

by David Laurila

The Blue Jays' GM discusses his organizational philosophy, his love of scouting and how it plays a role in his work, and competing in the AL East.

April 25, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Suzyn Waldman

by David Laurila

Waldman, one of the Yankees' radio voices and a pioneer for female sportscasters, discusses her career, breaking into baseball, and her broadcast style.

April 22, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Mike Teevan

by David Laurila

Now that we have a more thorough understanding of the rulebook, we learn more about umpire evaluation, schedules, and post-season umpire selection.

April 20, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Larry Rothschild

by David Laurila

The Yankees' pitching coach delves into his use of statistical analysis, the importance of consistency, and his work with A.J. Burnett and Phil Hughes.

April 18, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: YOU Make the Call! Part V

by David Laurila

Wrapping up a tour through the baseball rulebook with a look at discretionary calls, interference, neighborhood plays, the strike zone, rule changes, and instant replay.

April 15, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: YOU Make the Call! Part IV

by David Laurila

Next up, checking in on the number of outs in an inning, the ground rules, and what can be appealed.

April 14, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: YOU Make the Call! Part III

by David Laurila

Looking at boundary calls, hit-by-pitches, and how to safely reach first base.

April 13, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: YOU Make the Call! Part II

by David Laurila

Continuing a look at the nitty-gritty in the rulebook, checking in on what constitutes a catch and a balk.

April 12, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: YOU Make the Call! Part I

by David Laurila

Fans love to call for the invention of RoboUmp, but the humans are the ones well-versed in the baseball rulebook.

April 1, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Bobby Jenks

by David Laurila

Though he's not slotted to pitch the ninth inning anymore, the new Red Sox set-up man is comfortable in his role and ready to contribute.

March 29, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Andrew Miller

by David Laurila

The former top prospect discusses his rocky road in the majors, how he has overhauled his pitching mechanics, and his mental approach to the game.

March 25, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Don Kelly

by David Laurila

Though the versatile fielder isn't a star, he brings more than just defensive flexibility to the table.

March 22, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Quotes from Cardinals Camp

by David Laurila

David Freese, Colby Rasmus, and Mark McGwire discuss their approaches to hitting.

March 18, 2011

Prospectus Q&A: Brian Duensing

by David Laurila

With a spot secure in the Twins' rotation, Duensing discusses his pitch repertoire, BABIP, and sequencing.