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November 15, 2011

The BP Wayback Machine: The Disconnect

by Joe Sheehan

The last time a new CBA was signed, contracts got crazy. Are we in for more of the same this offseason?

October 14, 2011

The BP Wayback Machine: The Value of the Series

by Joe Sheehan

Does the randomness of a seven-game series detract from a champion's accomplishment?

September 8, 2011

The BP Wayback Machine: Incompetence

by Joe Sheehan

The day after Tampa Bay's thousandth 1000th victory as a franchise, remember how hopeless things seemed several years ago.

August 9, 2011

The BP Wayback Machine: The Question

by Joe Sheehan

Dan Uggla's hitting streak has reached 29 games, but an earlier run of success prompted Joe to wonder when it's okay to play for one's own stats.

July 28, 2011

The BP Wayback Machine: Houston, We Have Beltran

by Joe Sheehan

Flashing back to the last Beltran blockbuster.

July 7, 2011

The BP Wayback Machine: State of the Game

by Joe Sheehan

In which Joe takes Bud Selig to task for failing to understand the real reasons for the All-Star Game's decline in popularity.

June 22, 2011

The BP Wayback Machine: Bi-Coastal Silliness

by Joe Sheehan

It took several years for Frank McCourt to run the Dodgers into the ground, but Joe foresaw hard times ahead in LA back in 2005.

December 31, 2009

Prospectus Today: Retrospective on Runs and Records

by Joe Sheehan

Evaluating predictions for the season past, and closing the book on it.

December 30, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Virtual Hall-Worthy Selections

by Joe Sheehan

Sorting through who belongs in Cooperstown on the new ballot, plus the Mets' splash.

December 27, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Metropolitan Inactivity

by Joe Sheehan

After a season of injuries and disappointment, the Mets have been uncharacteristically quiet on trades and signings.

December 22, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: The Braves' New World

by Joe Sheehan

Corporate management making corporate decisions handicaps one franchise in particular and the industry as a whole

December 17, 2009

Prospectus Today: Of Unselfish Decisions and Restocked Systems

by Joe Sheehan

It's possible that for all the coverage of the Phillies' wheeling and dealing, the biggest story has been lost.

December 16, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: You Say You Want a Revolution?

by Joe Sheehan

Bud Selig's latest blue ribbon committee is doomed to fail, but maybe that is its objective.

December 15, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: No Lack of Lackey

by Joe Sheehan

Boston's pickup gives them an embarrassment of riches in the rotation, which might lead to the deal they really want to make.

December 14, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Getting Talent For Less Than It's Worth

by Joe Sheehan

While teams are getting smarter in terms of who they chose to tender contracts to, there are still bargains to be had.

December 10, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Wheeling and Dealing in Indy

by Joe Sheehan

Examining some recent moves, including the Kevin Millwood trade and the signing of Brandon Lyon.

December 9, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Strange Dealings in the Desert

by Joe Sheehan

A three-way deal in Indy produces in a win-win-what-the-heck-were-they-thinking outcome.

December 8, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Arbitration Ambush

by Joe Sheehan

The Braves find themselves with an abundance of relief pitchers to cope with as the Hot Stove League heats up.

December 7, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: AL Shopping Lists

by Joe Sheehan

Previewing what should be at the top of American League team's shopping lists as the winter meetings begin.

December 6, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: NL Shopping Lists

by Joe Sheehan

With the Winter Meetings about to begin, here's what to expect from every National League team.

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