Prospectus Hit and Run

Prospectus Hit and Run: Don’t Call it the Veterans’ Committee

Noting yet more changes in the Veterans' Committee and considering Lou Piniella's Hall of Fame case.

Is the wrong Expo being inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Looking at the most punchless players on contending teams and possible fixes.

Checking out which teams have benefited most from increasing their Defensive Efficiency this season.

A look at how the divisons line up now and the season's biggest surprises and disappointments.

A look to see if many clubs' emphasis on defense has had a great effect on a decreasing scoring rate.

How Jamie Moyer learned to stop worrying and love the bomb.

Strikeouts are an all-time high thanks in large part to a talented group of young pitchers.

Some outstanding early-season pitching gems have caused the decrease in run scoring to be overstated.

After a great front third, what is the Jays' roosting place in the big picture?

The Reds are keeping pace with the Cardinals, but can they do so all season?

Why opt for drama when dramatic fixes might produce a right-now contender?

The Dodgers' failure to acquire at least another league-average starter in the winter is costing them now.

Already a target for Yankees fans, it's too early to write Javier Vazquez off.

Despite their slow start, the Red Sox can hardly be written off as contenders.

The Astros' failure to launch bodes poorly for the shape of their season.