Mharc has a lhook at the Indians’ Jhonny Peralta, who had a tough yhear in 2006. Which vhersion whill show up in 2007? The 2005 vhintage? Or the 2006 one?
When injury hits, statistics can tell us how it might affect performance. After surgery on a broken finger, could the Red Sox still get the Johnny Damon replacement they thought they’d acquired last year?
On a tight budget, the Cardinals looked to upgrade their second base position this offseason. They found a bargain in the longtime Angel.
J.P. Ricciardi made his Lone Star State center fielder change his travel plans, keeping him in Toronto until at least 2011. Was it the right move?
Our 2003 cover-boy once had a bright future, but surgeries on both knees limited his development. Now that Joshua Lee Phelps is in pinstripes, Marc sorts out what happened to him, and what lies ahead.
Oh Lucky Pierre, bringing the joy of replacement level to your friendly neighborhood ballpark, and all for just $8.8 million per.
Perception versus performance in the case of the most richly rewarded free agent on the market this offseason.
The Cubs signed two second basemen last week. Marc looks at the one who will end up manning the keystone in 2007.
The highest high-profile free agent pitcher left on the market may have an arm that’s older than his 29 years would suggest.
With plenty of teams needing a center fielder, Gary Matthews Jr. seems to have it all–he switch hits, plays Gold Glove defense, and is coming off of a career year.
Injuries slowed down Chris Carpenter’s early career in Toronto, but he’s become the definition of an ace in St. Louis.
Marc turns his attention to the best player in the Tigers’ lineup, and sorts out how he got that way.
So Cliff Floyd tore his Achilles, no big deal, we’ll just plug in this guy…
The A’s second-best hitter showed considerable improvement in his second full season in the majors.
Future Hall-of-Famer or league-average second baseman? Marc examines whether Cano’s breakout 2006 is for real.
The Braves may shop their longtime second baseman this offseason. Marc explores what his market value might be.