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The Week In Quotes: December 29-January 4

by Alex Carnevale

Deepening the super-agent morass, those firearms grow heavier every day, and 24/7 might just be too much of a good thing. . . . more | 0 comments

Sunday, January 4

Premium Article Every Given Sunday: Stoking the Hot Stove Fires

by John Perrotto

The Rays hold steady, the Padres keep the faith, and the Cubs are refusing to hibernate. . . . more | 10 comments

Premium Article Prospectus Q&A: Tony Blengino

by David Laurila

The head of Seattle's new Department of Statistical Research elaborates on the ins and outs and evolution of baseball analysis. . . . more | 6 comments

Friday, January 2

Fantasy Article BP Fantasy Beat: Starting Pitchers

by Marc Normandin

A trio of 24-year-old left-handers to avoid, and an elderly rookie who you may want to consider. . . . more | 5 comments

Prospectus Q&A: All the Lettuce

by David Laurila

A year-end best-of from the interview columns of 2008. . . . more | 3 comments

Wednesday, December 31

Premium Article On the Beat: New Helmsmen for the Mariners

by John Perrotto

Salvage in Seattle, the Reds look to cover more green, and a Happy New Year from MLB Network. . . . more | 6 comments

Tuesday, December 30

Premium Article Prospectus Today: The OBP Pit

by Joe Sheehan

Cincinnati adds a speedy out-maker to their lineup of other out-makers. . . . more | 40 comments

Monday, December 29

Premium Article Future Shock: Pirates Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

There may be brighter days ahead for a Pirates team awaiting the rise of a few potential stars. . . . more | 26 comments

Premium Article Prospectus Hit and Run: Throwing Rice

by Jay Jaffe

Fear and loathing on the Cooperstown trail. . . . more | 35 comments

The Week In Quotes: December 22-28

by Alex Carnevale

Money makes the world go 'round unless your funds are limited, the dust settles on Mark Teixeira, and the countdown to MLB Network. . . . more | 0 comments

Sunday, December 28

Premium Article Every Given Sunday: Rickey Definitely Yes, McGwire Unfortunately No

by John Perrotto

The view of Cooperstown from La Russa-ville, the Nationals go to Plan C or D or..., Randy wants another ring, and rumors and rumblings from around the major leagues. . . . more | 14 comments

Premium Article Prospectus Q&A: Ken Forsch

by David Laurila

The Angels' assistant GM offers his views on player evaluations, six-inning starters, and self-determination on the mound. . . . more | 4 comments

Wednesday, December 24

Prospectus Today: A Holiday Surprise

by Joe Sheehan

It seemed unlikely the Yankees would follow their big-ticket pitching purchases with the most expensive bat under the tree, but there you go. . . . more | 105 comments

Tuesday, December 23

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Free Agent Dragnet

by Joe Sheehan

A lineup of the usual suspects, and a small-timer in the background who may be ready to make good. . . . more | 27 comments

Premium Article On the Beat: Lots of Talk, Little Action

by John Perrotto

Minor tweaking by the GM and major baiting by the players in The City of Brotherly Love, plus news and notes from around the major leagues. . . . more | 3 comments

Monday, December 22

Premium Article Future Shock: Phillies Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

The defending World Series champions sort through a farm system full of valuables and a pile of over-performing youngsters. . . . more | 24 comments

Premium Article Player Profile: Jeff Francoeur

by Marc Normandin and Eric Seidman

Any hopes for success may be fading fast for this former highly touted Braves prospect. . . . more | 9 comments