Archive for January 2007

On January 6, 1992 the Yankees made Danny Tartabull the highest-paid player in the game. What made him deserving of this honor, and what did it say about the Yankees and Royals?

David delves deep into DIPS theory, and makes some stunning conclusions about what pitchers can and cannot control.

Studes talks about a mathematical thingie, and what it means for 2007.

The big boys are signed, but the cupboard isn’t bare.

The Nationals pony up some cash and the MLB Players Association is dealt a legal sucker punch.

A look back at the Soriano-Wilkerson trade.

Changes are afoot at the Hardball Times. Read about them here, along with a look at Jack Morris’ clutchiness, Kenny Williams’ offseason and the ever ubiquitous “more.”

How might the late-1940s Redbirds have maintained their early-decade dynastic ways? Cue the Jackson 5: it’s easy as one-two-three …