Things to read while realizing that sometimes it’s better to let the metaphors go and simply call it like you see it: Scott Lucas has five questions about the Texas Rangers. Question number 6: how much money would the Rangers pay you if you built a machine that turned corner guys with some pop into […]

Things to read while realizing that, even in an economic downturn, some products have inelastic demand: The intrepid THT writing staff will be previewing the 2009 season via a “five questions” format, and we begin things today with Matthew Carruth inquiring about the Seattle Mariners. My contribution to this series will be to ask a […]

Things to read while you realize that, sadly, nobody’s looking for a puppeteer in today’s wintry economic climate: Victor Wang has the second part of his farm system rankings, this time with the top 15. It’s nice to see my team at #3, but this just kills: “Atlanta would easily have the top farm system […]

Things to read as you sort through all of the information you’ve just been given to read about the state employees retirement system and are coming to grips with the fact that you’re going to be working until the mid-to-late 2030s: Guest Peter Jensen continues his analysis of Gameday data in the interests of building […]

Things to read while you realize that anything can happen in this crazy game: Dave Studeman and Mike Webber were tasked with finding little statistical nuggets for inclusion in Bill James’ new Gold Mine book. Bill axed a bunch of them, even though they were pretty darn good. He’s Bill James. He can do that. […]

You know, for all of the hassle unemployment caused me recently, I am still very happy to have said good riddance to law firm life (or, more accurately, having it say goodbye to me). Why? Read this article. Not the stuff about lawyers being laid off, really. It’s about time more of that has happened […]

Sleepy this morning because I went to the late showing of “Watchmen” last night. Loved it, of course. My only quibbles were minor ones: 1. Malin Akerman, who played Laurie/Silk Spectre II, was perfect when she kicked people’s asses and did sexy things. When she spoke, eh, kind of reminded me of Sofia Coppola in […]

Nothing particularly shocking happened this past week, as you probably know. Scott Baker got a new contract while David Roberts lost his. Oh yeah, some really good hitter signed with the Dodgers.

Things to read while you fume over the fact that a last minute hearing scheduled by your opponent in litigation is preventing you from being able to wear jeans to work today: Guest contributor Jon Daly looks at the major sports commissioners who walked the Earth in the 60s and 70s. You know, back when […]

I never thought I’d be one of those people, but yesterday as I was driving home from work it occurred to me that I simply can’t listen to any more bad financial news on the radio. It’s just too much and it is starting to depress me greatly. So I clicked off NPR and listened […]