Archive for September 2008

Quietly, Oakland has built one of the best minor league systems, using fire sale trades and unexpected breakthroughs. Here are the best of the bunch.

On Sept. 22, 1946 Larry Dierker was born. He would go on to be the Houston franchise leader in innings pitched, starts and complete games. After his playing career, he became the Astros leader in managerial winning percentage.

How Todd Jones’ departure affects the fantasy baseball scene.

The only acrostic recap of the 2008 AL East you’ll ever need.

The Cardinals ace is set for surgery on his right arm to decompress a nerve.

A link to this week’s World Famous StatSpeak Roundtable in which I took part.

Will the Bronx Bombers be bringing in a galaxy of stars this winter? Will it have an impact down the road?

Every Wednesday and Saturday!

Think swingmen are just a bunch of journeymen? Think again, my friend. This week’s crew includes six ERA champions, three Cy Young Award winners and a Hall of Famer.

A look at the lefty ace of the Rays.