The Angels GM doesn’t like to give relievers multi-year contracts. Why did he make an exception for Smith?
The Cardinals remove their only remaining weakness by paying Jhonny Peralta much more than anyone thought he would make.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about switching positions between batters, specialist scouts, risk-averse skippers, a team of top prospects, and more.
Josh Johnson signs with San Diego, Cleveland adds David Murphy, and the Rangers and Orioles add intriguing righty relievers.
Ben and Sam discuss the Ian Kinsler-Prince Fielder trade, then talk to Baseball South Australia’s Drew Samuelson about the incredible Canberra Cavalry.
On the rise of the defensive coordinator.
Ben and Sam discuss the new kind of coach being hired by big-league teams this offseason.
Ben and Sam discuss Jay Z’s potential to be a new kind of agent, and whether they’d want to be one of his clients.
Ben and Sam talk to Jason Parks about why he thinks the Minnesota Twins have the best minor-league talent in baseball.
The perfect companion post for your next debate about the Hall.
Ben and Sam answer a strong selection of listener emails on award voting, the BBWAA, defensive stats, Phillies analytics, lefty catchers, free agent compensation systems, and more.
Ben and Sam discuss Deadspin’s offer to purchase a Hall of Fame vote.
Ben and Sam talk to Evaluating Baseball’s Managers author Chris Jaffe about how to assess managers and what the latest managerial hirings mean.
Ben and Sam talk to Field of Schemes author Neil DeMause about the Braves’ proposed new park and public financing for sports stadiums.
Assessing John Mozeliak’s options as St. Louis attempts to upgrade at short.
Ben and Sam select 20 minor league free agents with decent chances to see big league playing time in 2014.