Joe battles a case of writer’s block by reminding us not to underestimate a historic species of fish and defending his allegiance to the King.
Joe identifies players who came into 2006 with a lot of hype, and come into 2007 primed to deliver on it.
MLB appears set to sell the exclusive rights to the Extra Innings package to DirecTV.
Arbitration, seen as a pox by management, is a system that encourages negotiation and compromise, as we’ve seen over the past few days.
As Randy Johnson heads west, another ex-Yankee should be making plans to head east in 2008 after he makes his debut on the Hall of Fame ballot.
As Hall of Fame campaigns for the Mattinglys and Concepcions of the world rage on, there’s no shame in being a part of the Hall of Very Good.
It’s theoretical, but Joe would put five players–including the one most controversial–into the Hall of Fame this year.
The Orioles continued a busy winter by adding Aubrey Huff to their lineup. Is it enough for them to make themselves heard in the loudest division in baseball?
The lessons of 2006, and some catching up on the last work day of the year.
The Brewers have invested a lot of money, but are they getting the pitcher they think they’re getting?
An unexamined set of preseason predictions is not worth living. Or something like that.
Today is the deadline for offering contracts to arbitration-eligible players.
Back from Orlando–an experience in itself–Joe looks back on the week that was.
Joe has some thoughts on yesterday’s trade action, and wonders if the Rule 5 Draft’s days of being interesting are over.
Joe’s more optimistic than PECOTA about the wisdom of the J.D. Drew signing, plus Julio Lugo and Greg Maddux find new homes.