Ben and Sam answer listener emails about whether a Yankees fan can learn to like Kevin Youkilis, whether the Diamondbacks got enough back for Trevor Bauer, why teams love left-handed starters, and more.
Kevin Correia joins Minnesota, the Yankees get Kevin Youkilis, Jason Grilli re-ups and other moves.
Our take on Tuesday’s surprising three-team trade involving the Diamondbacks, Indians, and Reds.
Ben and Sam talk to Kevin Goldstein about his life after leaving Baseball Prospectus to work for the Houston Astros, what he’s working on, and what he’s learned about how baseball teams work. Also, what he’s drinking.
Was the Royals’ strategy in their swap of Wil Myers and more prospects for James Shields and Wade Davis based on a broken windows theory?
Ben and Sam weigh in on the Rays-Royals trade involving James Shields and Wil Myers a day after the dust settles.
Ben and Sam discuss the Zack Greinke signing and the Dodgers’ astronomical payroll with Mike Petriello of Dodgers blog Mike Scioscia’s Tragic Illness.
What work is still left to be done for some of baseball’s playoff contenders?
Ben and Sam discuss Koji Uehara’s signing with the Red Sox and attempt to figure out why he doesn’t make more money and high-leverage appearances.
Ben and Sam recap Ben’s experiences on his first trip to the Winter Meetings.
Second-half hero Marco Scutaro gets a surprisingly long and totally predictable contract to remain with the Giants.
The Astros cash out their most effective reliever.
The Mariners add Jason Bay, the Orioles re-up Nate McClouth, the Diamondbacks sign Eric Chavez, and the White Sox go long on Jeff Keppinger.
Yunel Escobar and his $5 million salary lasted just two weeks in Miami (and the Diamondbacks add Eric Hinske).
Ben and Sam answer listener emails mostly (but not entirely) about things that happened on day two of the Winter Meetings.
Joe Hamrahi and Sam Miller are inducted into the BBWAA, and existing member Zachary Levine is now a BP representative.