Part 2 in a series on player agents. Maury gets perspectives from Bill James, Fred Claire, Buzzie Bavasi, Tal Smith, and Jerry Crasnick

Ben enjoys a morning conversation with the Greek God of Walks.

Ben discusses drugs with World Anti-Doping Agency chairman Richard Pound.

The conclusion of Robert’s conversation with Kent Williams, founder of Batter’s Box.

Aaron talks to the Phillies’ fifth-rounder about pitching, college baseball, getting drafted, and life in the minors.

What do you get when you cross an old baseball warhorse and the internet? Robert talks to Kent Williams to find out.

The 2004 draft is over, and Matthew is already looking ahead to 2005. He sits down with 20-year-old Wichita State ace Mike Pelfrey, arguably the best pitcher in next year’s draft.

Back to the Grill Again (There it is: Black and White). Alex follows up with Howard Bryant, the author of “Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston.”

Alex talks to the author of “Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston,” about sportwriting and the dark side of Boston’s sports history.