A couple players get inked to dubious new contracts, a formerly good infielder hangs ’em up, and the Diamondbacks acquire another piece of their rosy future.
Jim has some thoughts on the World Baseball Classic and his favorite sport’s standing in the world.
Joe recaps the 10 1/2-hour marathon that was his fantasy draft.
Nate turns to PECOTA’s analysis of young pitchers.
Keith catches up with reader mail from his two most recent columns.
Kevin kicks off a look at the systems of every division in the majors, beginning with the AL Central.
The Mariners don’t have the best track record with young pitchers. Will 2006 be any different?
Jonah sits down with Lee MacPhail, the Director, Baseball Administration/Special Assignment Scout for the Washington Nationals. Among the items they discuss: old-school scouting, the situation of the Expos/Nationals, and the team’s recent draft strategy.
Check out the medhead view on Scott Kazmir’s mechanics, Rocco Baldelli’s comeback, and baseball’s most reliably healthy backstop.
Clay returns with Part Two of his look at the WBC participants.
The Twins could have the best pitching staff in the AL this year. Their offense is another story.
Jeff looks at two spring training battles that fantasy owners can take advantage of.