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July 11, 2006

Prospectus Matchups: From the desk of Vex Peters: Improving the Home Run Derby

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

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Vengeance

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

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: League Dominance

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

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Early Clincher

by Jim Baker

Pedro Martinez' return to Boston sparks a historical look at other ace pitchers returning to old stomping grounds.

June 20, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: In a Pinch

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

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Going to Radio City

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

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: All-Star Voting and Rookie Factoids

by Jim Baker

Plus Jim counts the ways he gets warm and tingly talking about Brandon Webb.

May 30, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Tiger Relevance

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

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: The Big Folks' Table

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

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: A Long, Deep Outfield

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

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: The Unnatural

by Jim Baker

Jim kicks off the beginning of interleague play with a look at a weekend of natural and unnatural rivalries.

May 16, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Generosity Counts

by Jim Baker

Jim focuses on some possible early challenges to single-season records, including the Twins' run at most hits allowed, and a current Red Sock challenging a past Red Sock for the doubles crown.

May 12, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Sweeper and Sweepee

by Jim Baker

Jim investigates the fate of the Indians after dropping three to the worst team in baseball, points and laughs at the Pirates and Marlins, and follows the Rockies' road/home splits all the way to Houston.

May 9, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Load-Bearing Units

by Jim Baker

Jim waxes nostalgic about Schilling v. Mussina, examines some inadequate NL outfield troikas, and beats the dead horse that is the Kansas City Royals.

May 5, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: A-Ranting We Will Go

by Jim Baker

Jim took in a minor league game this week that was....interesting.

May 3, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Trader

by Jim Baker

Jim looks at this week's matchups, and zooms in on Kansas City's abysmal start, the Twins' offensive woes, and the strikeout-averse Blue Jays.

April 28, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Walkfest, 2006

by Jim Baker

Jim takes a look at some history as today's Best Matchup sends him to the reference books.

April 25, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: The Winner

by Jim Baker

Jim announces the winner from his box score contest from last week, gleaning some pretty interesting information in the process.

April 21, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: New Contest

by Jim Baker

Jim unveils a new contest for you to participate in, and takes a look at the trade that brought Travis Hafner to Cleveland.

April 18, 2006

Premium Article Prospectus Matchups: Supplemental Runner Income

by Jim Baker

This week's matchups feature the Yankees' quest for 1,000 runs, the Rockies' quest for 1,000 sacrifice bunts, and the Nationals' quest for 1,000 hit batsmen.

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