Did the veterans committee have too much Miller before they voted?

On Dec. 6, 1899, Jocko Conlan was born. He would go on to a brief major league playing career, hitting .263 in 128 games. Despite such mediocre numbers, though, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974. Richard explains how it happened.

THT’s writers gather around the hot stove and react to the Miguel Cabrera trade, the Johan Santana rumors and other moves around baseball.

Are long-term contracts good for a team? And what about long-term contracts for relievers? Dave looks at the data.

Because there isn’t much else to do after you’ve run out of walls against which to bang your head.

Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news.

You woulda thunk that the most powerful organization in the annals of the sport might not settle for … well, some interesting choices …

A look at rookie fireballer Tim Lincecum with the help of PITCHf/x.

THT’s chance to pick the brain of one of the most respected baseball writers out there, John Thorn.