Archive for December 2009

Dick Allen is in the news this week, making it perfect timing for Bruce Markusen to write about one of his favorite ballplayers.

This week, we’re covering some guys in the news – recent signees Mike Cameron, John Lackey, and Garrett Atkins, and also the newest Mariner, Cliff Lee.

This week’s offseason NL Waiver Wire looks at the SS good enough to make Milwaukee get rid of J.J. Hardy, the 3B good enough to make Colorado get rid of Garret Atkins, and another great young San Francisco pitcher.

The Roy Halladay trade has shaken up Philadelphia’s top 10 prospects, but it’s Atlanta’s system that people should be talking about.

A player’s trade value is a lot less than you think.

On Dec. 14, 1963, the final game at the Polo Grounds—a 19-10 defeat of the New York Titans by the Buffalo Bills—took place. Richard looks back at the park, and visits the location where it once stood.

‘Tis the season for TUCK! toon goodness

Adam Jones made big strides in 2009, but what is he capable of in 2010?

How do we know what we know, and can we be sure?

A collection of random thoughts and theories.