Archive for December 2011

Insights into Boston’s hiring of Bobby Valentine.

Before Cooperstown’s VC meets on Dec. 4-5, Chris tries to figure out what it will do.

Inspired by the hiring of Mike Matheny to replace Tony La Russa, a look at those who replaced other long-lasting skippers.

After noting the worst and weirdest career finales, Chris gives us the best.

Final thoughts on the recently retired manager.

Based on the system Chris debuted last week for ranking postseason series, here’s a look at ranking the overall quality of postseasons in the wild card era.

This is what happens when Chris researches the postseason and comes up with a formula to gauge what makes a postseason memorable.

In a sequel to a column from last month, Chris looks at the oddest ways prominent baseball careers have come to an end.

Inspired by last Friday’s NLDS dramatics, a list of the 10 best days featuring two memorable postseason games.

The White Sox managerial hire no one expected.