Archive for Contracts/Economics

David investigates Mark Buehrle’s new contract.

What can Enhanced Gameday data tell us about how easy it is to hit sinker? Guest writer Louis Chao takes a look.

Check in with Buckshot, Lacy, Dusty and several others who coulda been stars, but for the opportunity.

Paul DePodesta isn’t really out of work; he’s an assistant in the Padres’ front office. Nevertheless, a look the results of his short tenure at the helm of the Dodgers shows why he’s currently the most attractive future GM candidate in baseball.

Brian discusses the latest on the expansion of the Cactus League as well as the latest stadium news.

Scott Boras is priming baseball and the public for A-Rod’s opt-out

In the follow up to last week’s column, Jacob searches for players toiling in the minors and on major league benches who fit the profile of Jack Cust. Are there other neglected players who could mimic Cust’s impact if they too were given a chance at the big-league level?

Brian discusses the latest on the CBC fantasy baseball court case and stadium news.

Greg takes a look at those ever-changing numbers known as HRPF.

Some days, baseball ownership makes Mos Eisley look like the Garden of Eden.