Ichiro Suzuki is the most interesting player in baseball. I almost think other nominations for the spot are laughable, but try in the comments if you wish. In this clip, he pitches during a 1996 Japanese All-Star Game. His fastball tops out at about 90 miles per hour. Because 2900 words on ERA+ just aren't…
Who is more responsible for a strikeout, the pitcher or the batter?
The Dodgers’ assistant GM talks about his organization’s scouting philosophies.
Various viewpoints on the new $184-million man, Heath Bell talks trade rumors, and other chatter from around MLB.
The Yankees’ senior VP of baseball operations talks about the the evolution of the Latin American market.
One ex-player a day, five days a week, plus other matters to shock and amaze.
A conversation about the art of scouting and drafting, and the mysteries of “The Dodger Way.”
The second half of a discussion of the Braves with their director of baseball operations
Terry Francona believes in his new-look club, the Blue Jays move on without Doc, plus other MLB notes.
A Frandsen of mine as Boston lands another utility infielder, plus the Rangers make some tough rotation choices, and more.
One of the best days of the year, no matter what my team looks like.
Garrett Jones came out of nowhere in 2009. Well, maybe it wasn’t nowhere, but it’s probably fair to say that not many people expected the heretofore 4A journeyman to take Pittsburgh by storm. A veteran of 1,038 minor-league games over parts of 11 seasons — and just 31 in the big leagues — Jones was…
The razors are out, but are there moves to take a shine to among this lot?
The quick’n dirty offensive measure doesn’t always correlate between individuals and teams.
The Twins’ $184-million man is on a career track headed towards Cooperstown.