Minor league news and BALCO leaks

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.

Or, 149 reasons to worry – or not worry – about the Angels’ top prospect.

MLB Advanced Media strikes back, and Angelos refuses to sell.

Jim Bowden has been uncharacteristically silent this winter. Jeff wonders what it means for his team’s future.

Free agent inflation and the Royals’ new TV deal.

During its first three years of existence, Petco Park has been an extreme pitchers’ park. Have the San Diego Padres been able to use this to their advantage?

Five notable selectees and one interesting strategy in Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft.

Jeff looks at the market for free-agent second basemen.