Prospectus Hit and Run

Prospectus Hit and Run: Inspecting the Spectrum, Part II: The Podz People

by Jay Jaffe 2/20

The corner outfield spots are known for production, but one field has been far more dominant in recent years.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Greatness of Gary Carter

by Jay Jaffe 2/17

One of the catching greats lost his battle with brain cancer on Thursday.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Inspecting the Spectrum, Part I: The Cold Corner, Again

by Jay Jaffe 2/15

While third base is often considered an offense-heavy position now, last year proved to be a major down season.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Vortices of Suck, Part II

by Jay Jaffe 2/13

Which outfielders and DHs proved to be the biggest black holes in the majors?

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Vortices of Suck, Part I

by Jay Jaffe 2/10

Which men of misery prevented their teams from escaping the murky waters of suckitude?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Rising Payrolls of the Post-Collusion Era

by Jay Jaffe 2/08

How have teams fared when they have a dramatic increase in payroll over the previous season?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Beware of Falling Payrolls

by Jay Jaffe 2/06

Does history give any clues as to how the Mets will perform with a lower payroll?

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Replacement-Level Killers, Part II

by Jay Jaffe 2/01

Taking a look at whose season of ineptitude may have cost his team a spot in the playoffs.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Replacement-Level Killers, Part I

by Jay Jaffe 1/30

Which teams that were on the verge of contention last year could use a "level up" option around the diamond?

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Heavyweight Infield

by Jay Jaffe 1/27

Armed with a plan to play Prince Fielder at first base and Miguel Cabrera at third, the Tigers might field one of the worst defensive infields in recent memory.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Winter of Discontent?

by Jay Jaffe 1/24

While fans may be fretting in Boston, nobody should be hasty in evaluating the job GM Ben Cherington has done in shoring up the Sox.

Prospectus Hit and Run: A Big Bopper for the Bombers

by Jay Jaffe 1/20

Now that the Yankees have dealt Jesus Montero to the Mariners, they're in search of DH options.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Keltner All-Stars, Part II

by Jay Jaffe 1/16

Who makes the Hall of Fame cut when faced against the Keltner Test and JAWS?

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Keltner All Stars, Part I

by Jay Jaffe 1/13

What does the Keltner Test tell us about guys who should be in line for enshrinement?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Barry, Black Jack, and the Big Ballot Surges

by Jay Jaffe 1/10

Barry Larkin earns his Hall call, but the major gains for multiple players shed new light on their Cooperstown prospects.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Class of 2012: The Catch-All

by Jay Jaffe 1/04

Tim Raines has his case re-examined, and the remainder of the Hall ballot gets a look.