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May 17, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: The Book Speaks

by Jim Baker

On a road trip to Las Vegas, Jim spoke with the manager of a sportsbook about betting on baseball.

May 13, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Stanchions of Success

by Jim Baker

The Orioles' keystone combo is kicking butt, King Felix is filthy, and Scott Seabol escapes the long shadow of Eddie Gaedel. Jim Baker explains.

May 10, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Reality Check

by Jim Baker

How real are the White Sox, and do they have enough to overcome the Twins? Why isn't Todd Helton leading the Rockies in VORP? Jim addresses these questions and more in today's Prospectus Matchups.

May 6, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Life Without Barry

by Jim Baker

Before 2005 began, how many of us would have picked an Oakland-New York series as the Worst Matchup of the week? Jim Baker takes a look at this, and other oddities, in this edition of Prospectus Matchups.

May 3, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: The Loneliness Factor

by Jim Baker

Jim revisits a statistic that measures Chipper Jones' offensive contributions so far, and wonders about the historical significance of the A's, who aren't stealing or hitting homers.

April 29, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Big Two Matchup and The Art of Hustling

by Jim Baker

Jim Baker breaks down a Mulder-Hudson tilt, Cliff Floyd's lollygagging and Reed Johnson's plunkability in today's Prospectus Matchups.

April 26, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Deja Vu

by Jim Baker

Jim Baker checks in on the pitching-deprived Orioles and Giants and the questionable offense of the Marlins in today's Prospectus Matchups.

April 22, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Davey and the O-Dog

by Jim Baker

With a boost from Prospectus Hit List, Jim breaks down the weekend's highlight match-ups.

April 19, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Small Sample Size Buffet

by Jim Baker

What is it and what are the Rockies and White Sox serving there? Jim Baker explains.

April 15, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Tax Day Tidbits

by Jim Baker

Great pitching by the Phillies, little hitting by the Nats and hacking galore by the White Sox. Jim Baker seeks out the possible trends and mirages.

April 12, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Reveling in Rivalries

by Jim Baker

Tired of the Yankees/Red Sox rivalry? Jim has some criteria for some new ones.

April 8, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Armchair Manager Edition

by Jim Baker

The season's young, but teams are already making suspect decisions.

April 5, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: The New Season

by Jim Baker

The first new matchups of the year feature one of the better season openers in the game's history.

March 25, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Good Fridays Past

by Jim Baker

The day comes too early for the '05 season, but Good Fridays have been a good baseball day in recent years.

March 23, 2005

Premium Article 2005--Setting the Stage: Wish List

by Jim Baker

Other than a World Series appearance by your favorite team, what should you look forward to in 2005? Jim Baker continues our Setting the Stage series with a few suggestions.

March 22, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Potpourri for $100

by Jim Baker

Jim opines on the most popular players on the Internet, compares two great Puerto Rican ballplayers, and mourns the Angels' loss of their special status.

March 18, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Lefty Roundup: The Sinister Starters

by Jim Baker

Jim looks at how baseball treats its left-handed minority, and tries to measure how well those players represent their kind.

March 15, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Ides Ideas

by Jim Baker

Casey Kotchman, Dustin Pedroia and Donny Deutsch: All not starting for a big league team near you.

March 11, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: A Look at Longevity

by Jim Baker

Jim Baker takes a look at those players whose careers spanned four decades -- legitimately -- and wonders which active players have a chance to do the same.

March 9, 2005

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: The Value of Horses

by Jim Baker

With rare exception, throwing 200 innings is a sign of quality in and of itself.

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