This week’s matchups have Jim wondering about the “failing 7 out of ten times” cliche, the careers of Jeremy Bonderman and Greg Maddux, and the Loneliness Factor, a stat that measures…well, he’s not sure what it measures.
Will has news on Pedro, A-Rod, Bobby Crosby, Mike Maroth, and more.
Greg Maddux throws a gem as Derek watches the Giants and Dodgers duel.
Preston Wilson and his goofy contract get DFAd, and there are a bunch of fifth-starters and utilitymen on the move.
Ryan Freel has voices in his head, Ozzie Guillen dismisses an entire country’s shortstops, and Rickey Henderson still isn’t ready to retire.
Will has the latest on the Twins’ ace, as well as information about Mark Prior, Hideki Matsui and a pair of Red Sox regulars.
Maury has a guide to the recent court ruling in the CBC case concerning the rights to MLB player names and statistics.
It’s MVP time for Joe, who wonders who should get the AL honors this year.
A closer look at three rookies: a young potential ace in Boston, and two unlikely young contributors in St. Louis.
Keith Scherer has an update on Barry Bonds’ legal situation that covers the period between the publication of Will Carroll’s “The Juice” and the present.
One night, three cities, and a change in the AL wild-card standings.
The Diamondbacks make a deal to strengthen their rotation, while the Mariners’ bullpen shows promise.
The Indians lock up another youngster, the Reds add Ryan Franklin and Todd Hollandsworth, and the league-wide trend of showcasing mediocre pitching begins.
Resident Cub fan Dan Fox weighs in on the Maddux-for-Izturis swap.
Guest writer Alex Belth caught last night’s Padres-Mets game, and details Mike Piazza’s second game at Shea with the Friars.
Will has updates on Francisco Liriano’s forearm, Rich Harden’s ankle, Horacio Ramirez’s finger, and many more malfunctioning body parts from around the league.