Welcome to the newest column on The Hardball Times, Lost in Transactions.

Just how good would this offense be? Just good enough to establish the all-time National League record for team OPS+, that’s all.

Everything’s bigger in Texas, or so they say, and apparently that includes the talent-squanderings …

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.

Enjoying the rest of the season despite J.P. Ricciardi’s efforts to make me miserable

Toon in every Wednesday and Saturday

Part 4, from Michael Montgomery (Royals) to Wade Miley (Diamondbacks).

And even if it is broke, chances are you ain’t going to fix it.

Distinguishing the long shots from the home runs.

Who went deep and who dug deep?