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What do Hall of Fame shortstops and second basemen look like?

John checks out speed guns and tries to work out how hard Zumaya throws.

The big boys are signed, but the cupboard isn’t bare.

How might the late-1940s Redbirds have maintained their early-decade dynastic ways? Cue the Jackson 5: it’s easy as one-two-three …

What we talk about when we talk about starters.

Pitch sequence matters. Or does it? (Yes, it does.)

Hint: Probably not as good as you think.

The end of the year is upon us. Time for reflection. Time for a really long list that accomplishes nothing.

Which minor league pitchers best controlled the basepaths in 2006?

Going into its fourth year of existence, the Hardball Times is looking to expand. Want to help?