Boston tries to replace David Ortiz with defense, Seattle adds more depth on the cheap, and Arizona gets bang for its bullpen buck.
What spending limits? Los Angeles shells out $144 million to keep Kenley Jansen and Justin Turner.
Do you know how the west was won? I fixed my speed in the middle lane, turned on the radio.
Gambler’s falacies among umpires and social capital in clubhouses.
Ben and Sam read a passage from The New Bill James New Historical Abstract and discuss whether contemporary observations of baseball players still have something to add to today’s closer-to-comprehensive statistical record.
Danny Espinosa joins Team Trout, Tyrell Jenkins gets a fresh start in Texas, and Atlanta adds Luke Jackson to the bullpen.
Which career totals are most likely to get a “compiler” into the Hall of Fame?
The Red Sox pass on Jose Bautista, Greg Holland looks for a short-term contract, and Jonathan Papelbon plays the waiting game.
Ben and Sam banter about Veeck As in Wreck and front offices hiring stat-savvy former players, then answer listener emails about the real Mike Trout, likeable teams, unwatchable players, and more.
Dexter Fowler stays in the NL Central, signing a five-year, $82.5 million deal with the Cardinals.
The finale leaves more than a few things hanging by a thread.
Last day to get your ballot in for Internet Baseball Awards (http://www.internetbaseballawards.com)!
George Bissell, Bret Sayre, and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus take a deep dive into current fantasy baseball topics.
Ben and Sam banter about Veeck As in Wreck, Willie Mays, and the term “hot stove league,” then discuss some of the Winter Meetings’ major moves, including big closer contracts and the Chris Sale and Adam Eaton trades.
It’s time for the 25th annual Internet Baseball Awards.
Breaking down all the changes–and non-changes–in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which seemingly pushes MLB closer to a salary cap.