Archive for December 2006

Jeff Suppan and Barry Zito are the best pitchers left on the market. A handful of teams have some soul-searching to do.

Which young catchers best controlled the running game in 2006?

Jim Bowden has been uncharacteristically silent this winter. Jeff wonders what it means for his team’s future.

Five notable selectees and one interesting strategy in Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft.

Jeff looks at the market for free-agent second basemen.

The Brewers have started a game of musical chairs, and their best hitter may be the odd man out.

How good is an average center fielder?

Is $50 million the new $13 million? Jeff wonders what it all means for Barry Zito, the Red Sox and Japanese baseball.

If he comes to the states, it’s far from clear how he’ll perform. Jeff looks at all the possibilities.

How much is Japan’s best pitcher worth?