The man Billy Beane paid to anchor his franchise still has a chance of justifying the four years and $47.5 million left on his contract.
The Indians and the Orioles seek a reversal of fortune by spending on relief help.
Rotowire’s Jeff Erickson gets in touch with his inner Reds fan and explains why he’s got hope and faith.
The all-time Gold Glove voting is underway.
The newly-constituted Veteran’s Committee takes its third look at the Hall-of-Fame ballot, and if they don’t elect Santo and Co. this time, says Jay, it should be “three strikes and you’re out.”
The arrival of the position players engenders all the glorious love, life, and loss of the spring training soul search.
Summing up the totals on the more than 100 players who filed for arbitration this offseason.
Christina takes off the propeller beanie and talks about why she’s excited about the season to come.
Jim moves over from the lineups to the mound, and tabs starters who found new homes this winter.
Instead of talking about shortstop prospects, Nate conjures up a new way of looking at the defensive spectrum.
Will and Kevin Goldstein talk about the Top 100 Prospects list.
With help from Keith Woolner and Jason Pare, Joe examines a particularly attractive myth about pitchers.
Christina speculates how Steve Trachsel will fare in the DH league, plays taps for the departure of a favorite pitcher, and ruminates on what a trio of veteran NRI’s will mean for the Nats in this week’s Transaction Analysis.
Dan hits on a few topics related to age and team success, including a more detailed look at the NL Central.
New Angel Shea Hillenbrand gives his take on the trouble in Toronto, playing with Barry Bonds, and which offensive statistics he values.
The oft-dealt Harang is now the presumptive ace in Cincinnati.