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December 26, 2012

Prospectus Perspective: Could Jose Bautista Be Damaged Goods?

by Jonah Birenbaum

The Blue Jays have turned over much of their team this winter, but they're still depending on a bounceback season by Jose Bautista. Will they get it?

December 9, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: A Fresh Start for the Astros

by Bradley Ankrom

With a new owner and GM in charge, the Astros are ready to right the wrongs of the previous regime.

November 1, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: Moving Forward in Miami

by Bradley Ankrom

Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria would like to make a smash as the Fish move into their new park, but the team would be better off making only minor moves.

September 9, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: The New Jack Zoo Review

by Bradley Ankrom

Were the Mariners wise to issue a contract extension to Jack Zduriencik?

July 8, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: The Captain's Count

by Chris St. John

An interactive visual look at Derek Jeter's first 2,998 (and counting) hits.

July 7, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: Davey Johnson: Man, Beast, or Cheese?

by Chris St. John

A new Nationals manager: the Cliffs Notes version.

June 24, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: Minnesota Miscasts

by Christina Kahrl

The Twins have been bitten by ineffectiveness and the injury bug this year, but it didn't take a magic 8 ball to foresee some of their season's troubles.

June 16, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: Are the D'Backs for Real?

by Mike Petriello

Can the surprising second-place Snakes make a run at the NL West, or is a .500 record a more realistic goal?

June 3, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: Sabean Takes on the Catcher-Collision Problem

by Larry Granillo

A few examples from the Giants' recent past show exactly what Brian Sabean thinks about collisions at the plate.

March 31, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: Five Bold Predictions for the 2011 Season

by Kevin Goldstein, Steven Goldman, Ben Lindbergh, R.J. Anderson and Jay Jaffe

In which five BPers offer some additional optimism and pessimism for 2011.

January 20, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: The Twins' and Rays' Bullpen Situations

by Christina Kahrl and Kevin Goldstein

While some teams have been stocking up on pen help, two playoff teams have let their own veteran relievers slip away.

January 10, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: An Honest Exchange?

by Christina Kahrl

Is it possible in today's prospect-stingy market that the Rays and Cubs pulled off a win/win deal?

January 7, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: Signing Adrian Beltre

by Christina Kahrl

Going off the menu lands the Rangers a game-changing bat, but are they done dealing?

January 6, 2011

Prospectus Perspective: Red Sox Regnant?

by Christina Kahrl

Why Boston is the slam-dunk favorite to win the American League East.

December 31, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Bagging on Bagwell

by Christina Kahrl

Character assassination, speculation, a commitment to process... ah, it has to be Hall of Fame season.

December 27, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Baseball and Christmas Loot

by Christina Kahrl

Santa stuff stockings with all sorts of things, but here's some of what arrived in Chicago.

December 23, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: What's Left on the Shelves?

by Christina Kahrl

The list of available free agents offers a shrinking number of major components, but a few worthwhile risks.

December 22, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Athletic Ambitions

by Christina Kahrl

What about the doings of the ballclub from that other city by the bay?

December 21, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Giants Among Men?

by Christina Kahrl

What has Brian Sabean been up to, and will it provide enough stuff for a successful title defense?

December 17, 2010

Prospectus Perspective: Shorting Short?

by Christina Kahrl

Sizing up the shortstop market and who has been on the move this winter.