Prospectus Hit and Run

Prospectus Hit and Run: Class of 2011: No Shortage of Quality Shortstops

Looking at players from two defensive positions on this year's Hall of Fame ballot.

Looking at the second sackers on this year's Hall of Fame ballot.

A look at the first basemen on this year's Hall of Fame ballot.

Bert Blyleven, in his final year of eligibility, makes his last stand for Cooperstown.

A California judge's ruling on the Dodgers owners' divorce case has significant implications for the future of the club.

Taking a look at the Hall of Fame candidacies of the Yankees' odd couple, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner.

The former MLB Players Association executive director and former GM are up for selection to the Hall of Fame.

Taking at look at one middle infielder's case to be enshrined in Cooperstown and another who isn't being given a chance.

New general manager Sandy Alderson is the right person to fix the dysfunctional Mets.

Taking a look at disaster starts from many different angles.

Digging deeper into some good and bad of the American League East's power trio.

The Jaffe Ugly MVP Predictor returns to forecast tight races for the award in both leagues.

Jim Thome has never been considered among the game's elite players but his home run and walk totals make him worthy of the Hall of Fame.

The Yankees held the lead in the AL East for nearly two months, but now they are starting to slip in the standings.

The Red Sox didn't make up ground in the AL East, but they were able to hold steady during a wraparound series with the Yankees.

With Magglio Ordonez being hurt among their many problems, the focus in Detroit should be beyond this season.