Keith Woolner continues our Setting the Stage series by looking at the randomness involved with predicting standings within a division.
Jonah Keri checks in on five breakout players to watch, via the New York Sun.
How would Barry Bonds’ absence affect the Giants? Who will fill out the Dodgers’ rotation? And will Joe Mauer ever be an everyday catcher? This and more in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
Other than a World Series appearance by your favorite team, what should you look forward to in 2005? Jim Baker continues our Setting the Stage series with a few suggestions.
Peter Angelos is about to receive a windfall from MLB. Does he deserve it?
The Rockies have gone to a youth movement, but injury troubles remain.
Or “How To Move Out of 18th Place in an 18-Team League.”
James Click, Jonah Keri and Jay Jaffe reach into the BP mailbag. Plus, a reader does some research and gives us a grade on our Prospect Rankings.
Jason Bay and Oliver Perez present significant injury risks this season, says Will Carroll.
Jim opines on the most popular players on the Internet, compares two great Puerto Rican ballplayers, and mourns the Angels’ loss of their special status.
With Opening Day less than two weeks away, the BP staff begins a series of articles, each with their own flavor, that set the scene for the upcoming season. Today, Steven Goldman exposes a vast conspiracy.