Of the players with no prior big league experience, who has the best PECOTA projections for 2007? Jim takes a look at the top newbie at each position.
Glorifying the past is all too common, especially in baseball. Dan looks at a litany of arguments about how the level of play has changed over time.
Arbitration, seen as a pox by management, is a system that encourages negotiation and compromise, as we’ve seen over the past few days.
Marc takes a closer look at the new Red Sox starting shortstop. Is he a good fit for Fenway?
David Laurila sits down with Bill James, who you may have heard of, to discuss Hall of Fame voting, defense, and Jose Canseco.
Faithfuls are already dreaming of pitchers and catchers…fortunately, plenty of people talk in their sleep.
Maury Brown chats with Baltimore executive Jim Duquette about the inflated off-season market, how the Orioles have addressed their problems in the bullpen and left field, and a good deal more.
Jim follows up a column from 2005 where he discussed players with one game and one game only of MLB experience. Today, he adds a few players to the club, and checks on the status of former members.
Breaking down what we know and don’t know about Barry Bonds’ positive test for amphetamine usage.
In 2006, one team used baserunning to more of an advantage than any other, while the NL trounced the AL on the basepaths. Dan examines his metrics to ask why this might be.
Mharc has a lhook at the Indians’ Jhonny Peralta, who had a tough yhear in 2006. Which vhersion whill show up in 2007? The 2005 vhintage? Or the 2006 one?
As Randy Johnson heads west, another ex-Yankee should be making plans to head east in 2008 after he makes his debut on the Hall of Fame ballot.
With the Hall of Fame announcement coming later today, Jay concludes JAWS’ take on who should make it in by sizing up the pitchers.
As Hall of Fame campaigns for the Mattinglys and Concepcions of the world rage on, there’s no shame in being a part of the Hall of Very Good.
It’s a mercifully McGwire-free Zone as Jay takes a look at the outfielders eligible for Cooperstown this year.
DirecTV’s potential deal to become the exclusive provider of MLB Extra Innings could lead Congress to examine the sport’s antitrust exemption, or lead you to find a spot on the roof for a satellite dish.