Mark Shapiro’s rebuilt team should be a serious contender in 2006 despite a few injury risks.
Clay has discovered a problem in the way we compute a great deal of advanced metrics, including EqA and RC/27.
Joe catches up with the Alfonso Soriano situation, and notes that the Cincinnati-Boston trade might be the start of similar exchanges.
The A’s demonstrate that you must have insurance policies if you plan to contend. In their rotation, they even have insurance policies on their insurance policies.
Kevin has a few updates from Spring Training and takes an early look at some news from the college circuit.
Jim Baker is unable to predict the future. He can, however, predict what won’t happen.
Nate wonders if there’s still more to be learned when it comes to considering replacement level talent.
BP Staffers reach into the mailbag to discuss Cuban performance, two upcoming Hall of Fame cases, the Pirates’ front office, and steroids in other sports.
Kevin takes a closer look at the Class A California League, and how its extreme offensive environments make raw performances look more impressive than they truly are.
We continue our preparation for the season with Rany’s list of three players to watch closely this year.
Jonah Keri introduces us to the participants in Baseball Prospectus’ Celebrity Scoresheet League.
Each year, it seems that the Cubs’ chances are intimately linked with the health of their rotation. 2006 is no different.