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December 31, 2009

Prospectus Today: Retrospective on Runs and Records

by Joe Sheehan

Evaluating predictions for the season past, and closing the book on it.

December 30, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Virtual Hall-Worthy Selections

by Joe Sheehan

Sorting through who belongs in Cooperstown on the new ballot, plus the Mets' splash.

December 27, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Metropolitan Inactivity

by Joe Sheehan

After a season of injuries and disappointment, the Mets have been uncharacteristically quiet on trades and signings.

December 22, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: The Braves' New World

by Joe Sheehan

Corporate management making corporate decisions handicaps one franchise in particular and the industry as a whole

December 17, 2009

Prospectus Today: Of Unselfish Decisions and Restocked Systems

by Joe Sheehan

It's possible that for all the coverage of the Phillies' wheeling and dealing, the biggest story has been lost.

December 16, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: You Say You Want a Revolution?

by Joe Sheehan

Bud Selig's latest blue ribbon committee is doomed to fail, but maybe that is its objective.

December 15, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: No Lack of Lackey

by Joe Sheehan

Boston's pickup gives them an embarrassment of riches in the rotation, which might lead to the deal they really want to make.

December 14, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Getting Talent For Less Than It's Worth

by Joe Sheehan

While teams are getting smarter in terms of who they chose to tender contracts to, there are still bargains to be had.

December 10, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Wheeling and Dealing in Indy

by Joe Sheehan

Examining some recent moves, including the Kevin Millwood trade and the signing of Brandon Lyon.

December 9, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Strange Dealings in the Desert

by Joe Sheehan

A three-way deal in Indy produces in a win-win-what-the-heck-were-they-thinking outcome.

December 8, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Arbitration Ambush

by Joe Sheehan

The Braves find themselves with an abundance of relief pitchers to cope with as the Hot Stove League heats up.

December 7, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: AL Shopping Lists

by Joe Sheehan

Previewing what should be at the top of American League team's shopping lists as the winter meetings begin.

December 6, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: NL Shopping Lists

by Joe Sheehan

With the Winter Meetings about to begin, here's what to expect from every National League team.

December 3, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: The Unbearable Lightness of Being the Red Sox

by Joe Sheehan

Working with Yankee-like expectations, the Red Sox have to strike a balance between short-term gains and long-term competitiveness.

December 2, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: The Risks of Arbitration

by Joe Sheehan

With the offers of arbitration in place, has the market corrected from last year's Type-A fiasco?

November 25, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Pen Men Free Agents Review

by Joe Sheehan

The entire horde of relievers on the market, from the ones you'll want to sign, the ones to invite, and those to ignore.

November 24, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Starting Pitcher Free Agents Review

by Joe Sheehan

Who's out there to toe the rubber at the start of ballgames, and who should you favor from among them?

November 23, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Outfield and Catcher Free Agents Review

by Joe Sheehan

Sorting through the available mercenaries in the outfield and behind the dish.

November 22, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: Infield Free Agents Review

by Joe Sheehan

Checking out who's in the pool at first, second, third, and short.

November 19, 2009

Premium Article Prospectus Today: The Opening Bell

by Joe Sheehan

With the free-agent market set to open, teams should be wary of overpaying for the large fish in a small pond.

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