THT’s staff predicts big things in the desert next season, a revitalizing of the A’s and likes the deals handed out to middle infielders in the latest installment of our hot stove round tables.

John investigates the merits of less competitive balance

Is luck the residue of design when teams beat their Pythagorean records? Sal says no.

Not all Fall Classics get this far, but the pressure really starts building at this point.

Once again, Marlins fans are paying the price for the greed of MLB.

Inspired by the birth on December 12 of “Flea” Clifton (1909) and “Bugs” Reisigl (1887), Richard looks throughout baseball history and creates the “All-Pest” team.

THT’s staff of writers debate the merits of Aaron Rowand’s five-year deal with the Giants, break down the prospects in the Miguel Tejada trade and round up yesterday’s transactions.

Dave examines Jose Reyes’ disappointing performance down the stretch.

This week we look at some league averages for fastballs using Pitch f/x.

Derek Carty examines the 2008 fantasy baseball value of Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz.