Waxing philosophical, Will Carroll ruminates on the mixed emotions a baseball August can bring.
The Astros haven’t lived up to expectations this season. Albert Pujols has posted another monster year for the Cardinals. The Rangers are on fire. These and other news and notes out of Houston, St. Louis and Texas in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
Beltre for MVP? Kerry Wood burnt up? Commish-for-life? All your questions are answered in The Week in Quotes.
The Yankees have lost six games of their lead in the AL East in the last eight days. How did it happen?
Jonah Keri takes a closer look at roster construction, in search of a better way. Bobby Cox, Earl Weaver, Casey Stengel and George Stallings lend a hand.
Eric Gagne has given up a run every day since Wednesday. Is it time to panic?
When you mix corporate owners and baseball, you get a mess of conflict and distrust. Dayn Perry breaks it down.
How do you confound your opponent’s expectations? It’s a simple answer with some complicated ramifications. Derek Zumsteg explains it all for you.
Jim Baker’s latest Matchups break down four battles of playoff contenders. Plus a sneak peek at Jim’s latest off-broadway production.
Will Carroll takes a break from trying to watch every hour of Olympic coverage to provide updates on Jason Giambi, Torii Hunter, Roger Clemens. If there’s a Team Handball Prospectus next year, you’ll know why.
Two left-handers are the front-runners for the AL Cy Young Award. Only one should be. Joe Sheehan praises the pitcher who slapped down his team in Prospectus Today.
Derek Zumsteg’s latest mission: To deploy military force into Safeco Field and eradicate the Moose Goose.
The saga of Andy Pettitte’s 2004 season comes to an end in today’s UTK. Will also has updates on Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Scott Williamson.
With no waiver trades to deconstruct, Chris takes the time to say some good things about the Expos, Devil Rays and Rangers. Don’t worry: there’s always the Mets for target practice.
Despite awarding a major league contract and $2 million signing bonus to third baseman Jeff Baker in 2002, the Colorado Rockies could not pass up Ian Stewart with the 10th pick in the draft in 2003, despite the fact that both players were corner infielders in an organization that is committed to Todd Helton for the next 86 years.
The Rockies’ scouting reports had Stewart as the best available player and the club spent $1.95 million to get him under contract. It is rare to see an organization throw $4 million at two players who play the same position in consecutive years, but in this case, it was the correct decision.
The Braves have one of the most exciting prospects in baseball. The Devil Rays have one of the most exciting prospects in baseball. The Blue Jays have one of the most…disappointing offenses in baseball.