After a one week hiatus, the Mailbag is back to tackle whether switch hitters hit for more power from the left side and Scandinavian baseball fraud.

A lot of great links today, from the first fantasy columns filtering in to great blog entries from Mets Geek, Athletics Nation and Baseball Analysts.

Or is it?

What we need to do if we really want to compare prospects

On Jan. 22, 1969, the Expos traded Donn Clendenon to the Houston Astros. Unhappy with the move, Clendenon announced his retirement. So how did he end up the MVP of the World Series for the Miracle Mets that year?

In 17 starts last year, the Brewers ace made history.

And the winner is…

Sometimes “average” is pretty darned good

This time, Jeff uses actual starters!

John looks at whether by delaying his return until June 22, Clemens cost the Astros a play-off spot.