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October 25, 2005

Analyze This: WWLLWW

by Jim Baker

Jim looks at the White Sox' lead over the Astros, and how 2-0 leads have held up through history.

June 18, 2003

Analyze This: Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, New York Mets

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The Orioles may land two players in the All-Star Game. The Rockies are carrying too many disappointments. The Mets may have rushed Jose Reyes. These and other nuggets out of Baltimore, Colorado, and New York in the latest Prospectus Triple Play.

September 19, 2002

Analyze This: We Need More Awards

by Derek Zumsteg

It's been suggested that there should be different awards, so the MVP would be split into (essentially) the Best Player and the Best Player for a Contender Awards (stackable). This won't ever happen, if for no other reason than the fact that MVP votes are writers who need topics, and no topic's better than themselves and the importance of their jobs.

September 12, 2002

Analyze This: What's Up With the Chief?

by Derek Zumsteg

Tipping Freddy Garcia

September 11, 2002

Analyze This: Best Hitter Outside Cooperstown

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Mailbag

August 1, 2002

Analyze This: Feeling Bitter

by Derek Zumsteg

No one likes to be lied to.

July 5, 2002

Analyze This: Sticky Eyes

by Derek Zumsteg

The greatest thing I've found this year, though, is that in attending games you can see things you don't see on television.

June 28, 2002

Analyze This: Starting Over

by Derek Zumsteg

I may be the only person in America cheering for a long, protracted labor battle that brings baseball to its knees.

April 2, 2002

Analyze This: Light Breaks Through

by Rany Jazayerli

Overnight, the Royals have gone from a franchise that was one transaction away from official joke status to a team that is slowly, haltingly--but finally--headed in the right direction.