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.
This division kicks off the season in less than two weeks, so it gets the first preview column.
Nate’s got a look at how PECOTA sees the American League shaking out, and there are some surprises to discuss.
Mark McGwire testifies in front of Congress, Roberto Alomar calls it a career, Lance Berkman’s in it for the long haul, and A.J. Pierzynski still manages to offend the Bay Area.
With Roberto Alomar retiring over the weekend, Jay Jaffe takes a look at his Hall of Fame chances, plus the credentials of a forgotten few.
A lot of green on the Mariners’ page, but the key for them will be keeping their very best players–and one of the game’s best prospects–healthy.
Like Syracuse and Kansas, these players will cause you heartache if you pick them to go far.
The latest setback in Barry Bonds’ difficult offseason could keep him out of the lineup for a while.