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March 6, 2013
by Jay Jaffe
How did one of the Hall of Fame's least-qualified members end up enshrined?
August 31, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: Fat Elvis' Swan Songby Jay Jaffe
A closer look at Lance Berkman's Hall of Fame candidacy.
July 30, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: The Midsummer Replacement-Level Killers, Part IIby Jay Jaffe
Which players' sluggish seasons are dragging their contending teams down?
July 23, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: The Midsummer Replacement-Level Killers, Part Iby Jay Jaffe
Which players around the league are sucking so badly that they're killing their teams?
June 29, 2012
by Jay Jaffe
How do the Hall of Fame cases of Vladimir Guerrero, Johnny Damon, and Manny Ramirez stack up?
June 22, 2012
by Jay Jaffe
Jay is back, and he still hates the teams you root for. Yes, even the Dodgers.
May 18, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: Yeah, But is it Gonna Fly?by Jay Jaffe
The Orioles have the best record in the American League, but is this another early-season mirage?
May 16, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: Beckett and Hydeby Jay Jaffe
Josh Beckett's alternating good and bad seasons resembles the career of a former major leaguer.
May 14, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: A Not-So-Dandy Returnby Jay Jaffe
Andy Pettitte's return to the Bronx is marred by the weak-hitting Mariners.
May 11, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: Donnie Buntballby Jay Jaffe
Don Mattingly's affinity for the bunt could be keeping the Dodgers from scoring more runs.
May 9, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: The Phallin' Philliesby Jay Jaffe
Manager Charlie Manuel's bullpen management has been doing Philadelphia no favours this season.
May 4, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: Worse Than Pujols, NL Editionby Jay Jaffe
Which NL starters are off to a worse start than the Angels' not-yet-sluggy first baseman?
May 2, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: Worse Than Pujols, AL Editionby Jay Jaffe
Albert Pujols may be struggling, but there are major-league regulars doing even worse.
April 30, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: The Hate List, Part IIby Jay Jaffe
What's Jay's beef with your team?
April 27, 2012
by Jay Jaffe
Michael Pineda's labrum tear doesn't bode well for his future, but it's not the death sentence it used to be.
April 23, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: Bartolo Colon and the Comeback Kidsby Jay Jaffe
Though recent trends might indicate otherwise, aged pitchers rarely return to form after year-long layoffs.
April 20, 2012
by Jay Jaffe
It's the end of a catching era; Pudge Rodriguez is hanging up the spikes.
April 18, 2012
by Jay Jaffe
The Dodgers are off to the best start in the majors, but fast starters don't always finish at the top.
April 16, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: Land of 1,000 Runsby Jay Jaffe
It's a folly to suggest that the 2012 Tigers--or any other team--will be able to score 1,000 runs.
April 13, 2012
Prospectus Hit and Run: The Hate List, Part Iby Jay Jaffe
Jay hates your favourite team. Here's why.
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