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Friday, November 9
by Dave Pease
The AL results of the 21st-annual Internet Baseball Awards are in, and the big winner is as old as the IBAs are.
by Daniel Rathman
Nick Swisher is a hot commodity on the free-agent market, the Phillies are scouring the market, and the Cubs might be looking for international help.
by R.J. Anderson
The Blue Jays sign Maicer Izturis, and the Mets break up with Jason Bay.
by Sam Miller
Jason Bay could have easily accepted the Red Sox' offer back in 2009. What would have happened if he had?
by Jason Churchill
Makeup may not be one of the 'five tools' but many talent evaluators consider it as important as anything. Scouting it presents challenges.
by Doug Thorburn
Pedro's flawless repetition made his unparalleled career possible.
by Will Woods
Four free agents go online dating.
by Jason Collette and Paul Sporer
If you love prospects and want to hear them interviewed, you'll love this episode!
by Larry Granillo
In 1907, Stoney McGlynn claimed to have accomplished a rare feat. But did it really happen?
by Jason Martinez
Notes on players in the AFL, VWL, and PRBL.
by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam discuss whether Josh Hamilton could end up signing a reasonable contract after all and talk about whether the Yankees can commit to and compete despite their goal to get under the luxury tax threshold by 2014.
by Corey Dawkins and Stephani Bee
One team known for military training techniques does surprisingly well when it comes to injuries.
by Nate Silver
Is the recent wave of hirings of rookie managers really something new? As Nate wrote eight years ago, it might just be cyclical.
Thursday, November 8
by Colin Wyers
The Rockies and Marlins recently hired managers without any prior major-league managerial experience, and they're not the only teams to do it. Colin explains it all.
by BP Prospect Staff
Albert Almora earned the top spot on the Cubs' Top 10, but not before the prospect team discussed some other options.
by Ben Lindbergh
Catchers can't throw anyone out anymore. Why is that, and should we be worried?
by John Perrotto
Sure, there's an All-Star team--two of them, even--but those don't compare to the OTB All-MLB team.
by Jason Wojciechowski
Does a change of cities change a General Manager's tendencies?
by Daniel Rathman
Yasmani Grandal is nailed with a suspension, and the Indians and Diamondbacks could be opening shop soon.
by Hudson Belinsky
Is Brown still San Francisco's center fielder of the future? Only if his hit tool plays, which many aren't convinced of.
by Jason Martinez
Notes on prospects in the Arizona Fall League, Dominican Winter League, and Venezuelan Winter League.
by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam discuss whether recent events and rumors portend more young players on the move, and why.
Wednesday, November 7
by Jason Parks
The Cubs' high-ceiling bats will get the most attention, but their system goes deep with high-ceiling arms, too.
by Sam Miller
You can't predict baseball, no matter how high-ranking you are.
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What are some teams' areas of weakness that need filled this winter?
by Adam Sobsey
What can we conclude from the free agents who did and didn't receive qualifying offers in the first season under the new CBA?
by Daniel Rathman
A retired pitcher considers a comeback, the Rockies come closer to naming a manager, and the Dodgers are interested in every starter.
by Corey Dawkins and Stephani Bee
The Rangers and Athletics struggle to keep their teams healthy, while the Mariners pulled off a surprisingly clean season.
by R.J. Anderson
The Rays re-up Joel Peralta, the Mariners pick up Scott Cousins
by Sam Miller
The math of free-agent analysis is simple enough, but gets overwhelmed by the reality.
by Jason Martinez
Notes on 8 minor leaguers playing in the Arizona Fall League and Dominican Winter League.
by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the importance of coaches, defensive stats, and how we know whether pitchers should gain or lose weight, with guest appearances by Colin Wyers and Doug Thorburn.
Tuesday, November 6
by Matthew Kory
For reasons unclear, Matthew wants the Rangers' third baseman to be the AL MVP. Can he make a case?
by Jeff Polman
Today's Giants-Dodgers rivalry leaves something to be desired. Maybe all it needs is nine consecutive head-to-head matchups.
by Geoff Young
The AFL is in full swing, and Geoff is on site reporting from the SABR AFL Conference.
by Ian Miller
Ian interviews Scott Radinsky, whose one-of-a-kind resume includes time as a punk-rock frontman, big-league pitcher and Indians pitching coach.
by Chris Mellen
Some scouting mistakes as as memorable and valuable as scouting successes.
by Larry Granillo
The 1968 presidential election featured a surprisingly large number of athletic endorsements amid one hard to believe aphorism.
by Jason Martinez
Notes on eight players who had notable performances in Monday's AFL and DWL action.
by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam discuss which teams might benefit most from adding a few wins this winter.
by Daniel Rathman
Joakim Soria might be willing to set up in the Bronx, and the Reds are still mulling whether to use Aroldis Chapman out of the bullpen.
by Ben Lindbergh
Smart GMs don't pay for the brand name, but for the product. These players might have baggage but they get the job done as well as their expensive counterparts.
Monday, November 5
by Jason Parks
The big-league club couldn't be worse, but Houston has stocked its system with an impressively deep pool of potential regulars.
by Daniel Rathman
In this new series, Dan will take you through some of the hottest rumors on the Hot Stove and analyze their implications.
by Russell A. Carleton
Sure, there might be better ways to construct bullpens than the way teams do it now, but change might not be as easy as you think.
by Maury Brown
Will Josh Hamilton find the contract he's looking for this winter? And should be?
by R.J. Anderson
The Red Sox re-sign Ortiz, the Brewers snatch up a buzzed-about reliever, Iwakuma gets a raise and the Indians trade for Aviles.
by Derek Carty
"Clubhouse Confidential" is set to launch for its second season tonight, and Derek has the inside scoop from the show's host.
by Sam Miller
As Jared Hughes and others have shown, not all who wander are wild.
by R.J. Anderson
The names baseball will be obsessing over for the next three months.
by Hudson Belinsky, Jonah Birenbaum, Andrew Koo and Matthew Rocco
Running through the notable quotes of the week that was.
by Jason Martinez
Updates on 12 players from the Arizona Fall League, including the Rising Stars game, and the Dominican/Venezuelan Leagues.
by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam discuss the discrepancies between lists of the top free agents this offseason.
Saturday, November 3
by Colin Wyers
The Angels didn't trade Dan Haren to the Cubs for Carlos Marmol on Friday night. But if they had, this would have been our reaction.
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