What does college poetry have to do with Stan Javier? Everything.
Have we been too quick to dismiss the value of batter vs. pitcher histories?
And the Canterbury Tales will shoot up to the top of the best seller list and stay there for 27 weeks…
Does better plate discipline for hitters yield better results?
Texas takes a flier on Tyson Ross, Tampa Bay adds Colby Rasmus’ power, and Colorado breaks the emergency glass.
The Cardinals gear up for their first arbitration hearing in years, Craig Breslow schedules a pitching showcase, and Carl Crawford contemplates retirement (maybe).
Rain delays, mascot races, Rickie Weeks, civil wars, and dopes.
Is there an inefficiency to be exploited by taking so-so center fielders and playing them in a corner?
Jerry Dipoto refuses to stop making trades, this time roping the Braves and Rays into his addiction.
Trevor Plouffe finds a new home in Oakland and his former team adds veteran depth.
New York may keep Curtis Granderson, Baltimore is unlikely to keep Mark Trumbo, and Matt Wieters is looking for a deal.
Ben and Jeff talk about the Mariners’ moves while Jeff was away, then answer listener emails about Mike Trout, Barry Bonds, the home run spike, taking pitches, fans on the field, and more.
There Is No Offseason (TINO) is a Baseball Prospectus fantasy podcast focusing exclusively on dynasty league formats.
What happens when pitchers yield more or fewer grounders?
Baseballs travel further when you watch them fly. Apples fatten on the trees when you walk by.