Prospectus Hit and Run

Prospectus Hit and Run: Andre and Onward

A final look at the over-valued outfielders behind Rickey and Raines on the 2009 Hall of Fame ballot.

Fear and loathing on the Cooperstown trail.

Will Raines Wash Out on the Way to Cooperstown?

Before reviewing the full Class of 2009 for the Hall of Fame vote, there's little doubt who's at its head.

The Yankees lay down a big bet that A.J. Burnett won't burn them as badly as the class of '04.

The Yankees make their big deal, but is it big enough to put them back atop the AL East?

The Mets' bullpen follies get addressed, but will this be the first of multiple fixes to the team that's come up short two Septembers in a row?

Evaluating the recent candidates for addition to the Hall of Fame by experimentally employing a new standard.

Separating out the coulds and the mights from the probably shoulds in the league that often can't seem to get it right.

The most powerful and the most hapless divisions of the Wild Card Era.

Among the title teams of the Wild Card Era, where do the Phillies rank?

Desperately bad work in the Fall Classic puts Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria in august company.

It's not always the stars who get put on the spot in the postseason.

An examination of historic reversals and a promising World Series matchup.

The Rays' relief rebound ranks as the most profound pen improvement on record.

Saying hello to a familiar October exercise, and good-bye to the best Dodger season in decades.