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August 15, 2006
by Jim Baker
This week's matchups have Jim wondering about the "failing 7 out of ten times" cliche, the careers of Jeremy Bonderman and Greg Maddux, and the Loneliness Factor, a stat that measures...well, he's not sure what it measures.
August 8, 2006
by Jim Baker
With David Wright and Jose Reyes locked up for the next few years, Jim wonders about the most productive third-short tandems in history.
August 4, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim uses a Bobby Abreu walk to jumpstart a look at how teams do when they draw more than their share of free passes.
August 2, 2006
by Jim Baker
Medich and Rogers. Eck and Montefusco. Fidrych and Zachry. Which duo takes the title? Which rookies didn't ruin their futures? Jim's got the answers, and they aren't pretty.
July 28, 2006
by Jim Baker
Great rookie duos, the pity of being a Pirate pitcher and more in Jim's weekend edition, which focuses on teams' recent work.
July 25, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim tells you more about sweeps than you were probably expecting, and then steps into our author-friendly time machine to go to... Pittsburgh?
July 21, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim touches on the subject of modest ambitions, the hidden virtues of the college of coaches, and closers who still work like men.
July 18, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim's matchups this week feature a team getting nothing from their infield corners, a team mentioned on TV's Deadwood, and a team that has turned itself around with historical speed.
July 14, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim kicks off the second half with some thoughts on run support, yesterday's Reds-Nationals swap, and the Yankees' post ASB history.
July 11, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim loves the Home Run Derby, loves it so much that he's come into possession of a document that might just make it more lovable still.
July 7, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim takes a look at a playoff rematch from last year, the playoff chances of the Phillies, and a look at how the Dodgers are leading the league in Runs Scored.
June 30, 2006
by Jim Baker
This weekend's biggest interleague mismatchup prompts Jim to wonder about American League dominance. Plus, readers respond to last week's Miguel Cabrera hit during a supposed intentional walk.
June 27, 2006
by Jim Baker
Pedro Martinez' return to Boston sparks a historical look at other ace pitchers returning to old stomping grounds.
June 20, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim's matchups focus on an almost gratuitous interleague pairing, a series of bad moves in Minnesota, and a suggestion that we adopt a Brazilian style of referring to certain players.
June 6, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim's matchups include a "hurry-up-and-wait" sub-battle in New York, a tip of the cap to Nomar, and a look at the three-inning save.
June 2, 2006
by Jim Baker
Plus Jim counts the ways he gets warm and tingly talking about Brandon Webb.
May 30, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim adds a bit of historical context to the Yankee-Tiger matchup, and has some notes on the disappointing A's, Cubs, and Rockies.
May 26, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim closes out the week with a warning for the Tigers, interesting futility performances for St. Louis and San Diego, a suggestion for the Royals, and more.
May 23, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim writes that an unlikely addition to the Yankee outfield is actually rather likely, and offers a short history of the Pujols-Bonds matchups.
May 19, 2006
by Jim Baker
Jim kicks off the beginning of interleague play with a look at a weekend of natural and unnatural rivalries.
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