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April 26, 2012
by Tommy Bennett
Tommy attends a panel marking the 40th anniversary of the 1972 strike and returns with tales of the Players Association's past.
August 10, 2011
Expanded Horizons: Anonymastrosby Tommy Bennett
A look at the new-look Astros and the many unknowns currently inhabiting Minute Maid Park.
July 27, 2011
Expanded Horizons: The Mystery of Jered Weaverby Tommy Bennett
A look at Jered Weaver's outstanding 2011 season, his perpetually great ERA, and his propensity for pop-ups.
July 19, 2011
Expanded Horizons: What's it Thome?by Tommy Bennett
While some home-run hitters can make it look easy, nothing about Jim Thome has ever looked effortless.
July 15, 2011
Expanded Horizons: No Walk in the Parkby Tommy Bennett
Tommy looks at the difficulty in improving one's control but three pitchers who have managed to do so thus far in 2011.
May 6, 2011
Expanded Horizons: Get it While it's Hotby Tommy Bennett
Did the Royals jump the gun in calling up Eric Hosmer, or were they wise to risk making their top prospect a Super Two?
April 22, 2011
by Tommy Bennett
Expanding the playoff field from eight to ten teams might enrich the Lords of the Realm, but what effect would it have on the fans?
April 15, 2011
Expanded Horizons: Relying on Relieversby Tommy Bennett
Teams that live and die by their bullpens tend not to succeed, which doesn't bode well for the Yankees and other teams that have eschewed their starters in the early going.
March 28, 2011
Expanded Horizons: Diversifying Doug Melvinby Tommy Bennett
Does the composition of the Brewers' roster justify their decision to go all in?
March 7, 2011
Expanded Horizons: Jay Another Dayby Tommy Bennett
Toronto fans wish the Blue Jay Way wouldn't be long, but can the team be blamed for bowing out of the ultra-competitive AL East?
February 28, 2011
Expanded Horizons: Quantifying Hopeby Tommy Bennett
Is it true that every team has a shot this Spring?
February 18, 2011
Expanded Horizons: Journey to the Center of the Worthby Tommy Bennett
Methodological musings on the nature of stolen base runs.
February 11, 2011
by Tommy Bennett
How much stock should we place in Prince Albert's ultimatum?
February 4, 2011
by Tommy Bennett
Taking a look back at some of last year's statistical standouts while waiting for 2011 projections to be unwrapped.
January 26, 2011
Expanded Horizons: No One Man Should have All that Glowerby Tommy Bennett
Do teams tend to overvalue the man charged with nailing down saves?
January 19, 2011
by Tommy Bennett
The differences between a major-league game and the Dominican winter league games aren't that large.
January 12, 2011
Expanded Horizons: White Elephantsby Tommy Bennett
The Athletics' narrative is no longer tied to Moneyball.
December 23, 2010
Expanded Horizons: Just Stick to the Planby Tommy Bennett
Staying the course remains the Braves' best option, even after the Phillies' signing of Cliff Lee.
October 26, 2010
Expanded Horizons: Lessons from the Flagsby Tommy Bennett
Figuring out whether lessons in team building from the Giants and Rangers are necessary for future pennant winners.
October 12, 2010
Expanded Horizons: Brooks Conradby Tommy Bennett
After an abysmal performance in Game Three of the NLDS, the second baseman's defense brought his low expectations to light.
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