Prospectus Hit and Run

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Ned Zone

Jay looks at the Dodgers' deadline deals and wonders what they were thinking when they traded Travyon Robinson.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Beltran and Damon

One Hall of Fame-caliber outfielder is taking his act to the Bay area, while a questionable Hall case may be looking at his release papers.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Centers of Attention UPDATED

by Jay Jaffe 7/27

B.J. Upton and Colby Rasmus had sky-high ceilings as prospects, but their up-and-down performances in the majors has led them to the trading block.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Stuck in the Middle with You

by Jay Jaffe 7/25

Who tops the charts as the best Hall-enshrined double-play duo in history?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Cooperstown’s Backhanded Compliment

by Jay Jaffe 7/22

The Hall of Fame has quietly removed the writers and broadcasters from the annual Sunday ceremonies.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Cold Corner

by Jay Jaffe 7/20

Though third base is typically reserved for big boppers, you'd be excused for believing that this year's production at the hot corner was the product of shortstops.

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

by Jay Jaffe 7/18

Jay takes a tour around the worst outfield predicaments among contenders and how they can remedy their problems.

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

by Jay Jaffe 7/15

The bombiest of the position-playing kamikazes could be improved through promotions or trades.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Resetting the Races, National League

by Jay Jaffe 7/14

The Buccos are heating up in Pittsburgh, but how do their playoff odds stack up against the rest of the NL?

Prospectus Hit and Run: Heroes and Villains

by Jay Jaffe 7/11

Jay discusses the similar careers and 2011 seasons of David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez, questioning their respective labels of hero and villain.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Chasing the Chase

by Jay Jaffe 7/08

Jay looks at Derek Jeter's struggles trying to reach 3,000 hits and the corresponding struggles of his team last night.

Prospectus Hit and Run: The Yankees’ Virgin Spring

by Jay Jaffe 6/27

That the Yankees struggle with starters they've never seen before is not just an urban myth. In the words of Madeline Kahn, "It's twue! It's twue!" Plus: Notes from an old timer's day.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Dodging Cuban

by Jay Jaffe 6/24

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been named as a potential suitor for taking over the Dodgers franchise, but would he be a good choice?

Prospectus Hit and Run: The National Nightmare

by Jay Jaffe 6/23

The Nationals haven't been spectacularly awful this year, meaning the doom and gloom in DC may finally be lifting.

Prospectus Hit and Run: Of Birds and Bats

by Jay Jaffe 6/17

Though Buck Showalter's crew is currently faltering, Baltimore has reason to hope for a better record.

Prospectus Hit and Run: No Prospectin’ Allowed

by Jay Jaffe 6/17

A journeyman pitcher finds himself shuttling between teams and into the Yankees' rotation in a one-day span.