Prospectus Hit and Run

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Class of 2012: The Outfielders, Part I

Bernie Williams burned it up with the Yankees during his career, but did the Puerto Rican do enough to blaze a trail to the Hall?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Morris on the Ballot, Smith to Close

by Jay Jaffe 12/30

Jay Jaffe and JAWS examine the starting pitchers on this year's Hall of Fame BBWAA ballot, starting with the inevitable Jack Morris.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Class of 2012: The First Basemen

by Jay Jaffe 12/28

The new JAWS runs up against players from the Steroid Era to determine their Hall worthiness.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Class of 2012: Can We Just Stick Edgar in the Corner?

by Jay Jaffe 12/22

Continuing a jaunt through the 2012 Hall of Fame ballot with the help of the revamped JAWS, a certain DH goes under the microscope.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Class of 2012: Middle Infielders

by Jay Jaffe 12/19

Only one middle infielder passes the revamped JAWS' standards for Hall of Fame induction.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Braun Banned for PEDs [Version 9]

by Jay Jaffe 12/12

National League MVP has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and faces a 50-game suspension barring an unprecedented overturning of the result.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Ministry of Marlin Mayhem

by Jay Jaffe 12/06

Sure, the Marlins grabbed Jose Reyes, but is it actually possible they'll also nab Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Fielder Dreams?

by Jay Jaffe 12/05

Now that the Marlins have nabbed Jose Reyes, what does the market for Prince Fielder look like?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Resetting the Standard

by Jay Jaffe 12/02

Redefining the JAWS equation sets a new standard for Hall of Fame induction.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Golden Era Ballot for the Hall of Fame

by Jay Jaffe 11/22

How well do the players on the Golden Era ballot stack up to Hall of Fame standards?

Prospectus Hit and Run: A Ranger Comes to Town

by Jay Jaffe 11/18

Where will CJ Wilson's next contract take him, and how much money can he expect?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Beltran’s Next Stop

by Jay Jaffe 11/10

After a brief stop near the Golden Gate, Carlos Beltran finds himself looking for a new baseball home.

Prospectus Hit and Run: A Weighty Matter

by Jay Jaffe 10/31

As CC Sabathia's opt-out date ticks nearer, we look at some of his potential free-agent comparables from the past.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Mr. Holland’s Opus

by Jay Jaffe 10/24

With the Rangers reeling from a Pujolsian pounding, young lefty Derek Holland helped right the ship in Game Four.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Leyland’s Cooperstown Case

by Jay Jaffe 10/13

Detroit's manager has toured the country as a major-league manager, but is his work worthy of enshrinement?

Prospectus Hit and Run: A Night in the Life of Team Entropy

by Jay Jaffe 9/28

The playoff races have been de-zombified, and Team Entropy was on the prowl, looking for meaningful baseball going into the final game.