“Can the Yankees keep up with the Royals’ free-spending ways?” and other strange tales from this year’s winter meetings.
Putting aside those pesky Wheaties for a second, does Mark McGwire have a compelling case for the Hall of Fame based on his numbers? Jim tries to answer that question.
Looking for that perfect baseball book to sit besides Baseball Between the Numbers under the Christmas tree or Chanukah menorah?
Joe has some thoughts on yesterday’s trade action, and wonders if the Rule 5 Draft’s days of being interesting are over.
Kevin checks out who grabbed who in what turned out to be a surprisingly active Rule 5 draft.
Kevin’s trained eye surveys Cal Ripken Jr., a possible trade between the Phillies and the Brewers, and a sports astrologer.
Oh Lucky Pierre, bringing the joy of replacement level to your friendly neighborhood ballpark, and all for just $8.8 million per.
Joe’s more optimistic than PECOTA about the wisdom of the J.D. Drew signing, plus Julio Lugo and Greg Maddux find new homes.
Will gives you all the napalm from Orlando…
Joe ponders the Giants’ ensemble cast approach to team assembly, and both sides of Chris Carpenter’s big-money extension.
Will dines on steak, ponders Ted Lilly’s new asking price, and waits patiently for the fireworks to begin.