The signing of Hiroki Kuroda was one of a few moves made by Brian Cashman this month that showcased his ability to patiently play the market. Read more »
Baseball Analysis
Grading The Deal: Yankees Sign Hiroki Kuroda
Grading The Deal: Rangers, Darvish Beat Deadline
Yu Darvish comes to the MLB younger, with three fewer professional seasons, better numbers and a stronger physical presence than Daisuke Matsuzaka. Read more »
Improving The Mets: Accumulating Young Talent
The Mets are going to be bad for the next few seasons, and should acquire as much young minor league talent as they can during this time. Read more »
Improving The Marlins: Maintaing Health
With the additions of Jose Reyes, Heath Bell, Mark Buerhle, Carlos Zambrano, and even the hiring of Ozzie Guillen as their manager, the Marlins had one of the more impressive offseasons in baseball. Read more »
Improving The Braves: An Established Power Hitter
The Braves were cruising into the playoffs before a September collapse derailed their plans. They should once again be competitive, but need to improve their offense to ensure they return to the playoffs in 2012. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Pujols Joins Angels
Albert Pujols chased money in Los Angeles rather than ensure his legacy in St. Louis. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Angels Sign Albert Pujols
If Albert Pujols is able to avoid the erosion Alex Rodriguez experienced after his landmark contract, the Angels will be vindicated and their grade bumps up into the A territory with ease. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Marlins Sign Jose Reyes
The signing of Jose Reyes ushers in a new era for the Marlins, who paid just $7 million to their highest-paid player (Javier Vazquez) last year. Read more »
Where Prince Will Hang His Crown In 2012
If the Jays front office thinks they can form a starting rotation worthy of contending in the East in the next couple seasons, there is no reason to believe that they will not make a run at Prince Fielder. Read more »
All About The Bullpen In October
The Cardinals and Rangers are in the World Series not because of their starting rotations, but because of how their bullpens performed. Read more »
Hot Stove Trade Candidates
While more offseason ink goes to free agency, potential trades and trade targets are frequently a more entertaining lot. Here are 10 players who could be moved. Read more »
2011 World Series Preview: Texas Rangers Vs. St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals have had success as the underdog throughout the entire playoffs, but they are running into a very dangerous Rangers team as they seek their 11th World Series title. Read more »
How Those Opening Day Starters Fared In 2011
On Opening Day, we examined how each of the 30 Opening Day starters stacked up in terms of salary, experience and baseline statistics. How did they fare in the actual season? Read more »
Under The Radar Regular Seasons
One season stat that is often overlooked are those players who performed admirably in somewhat limited playing time. Here is who made our list for 2011. Read more »
2011 NLCS Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers have home-field advantage, which may be all they need to advance to the World Series for the first time as a member of the National League. Read more »
2011 ALCS Preview: Detroit Tigers Vs. Texas Rangers
The Tigers won six of nine games during the regular season, but the Rangers have the edge in their second-straight ALCS appearance. Read more »
Conventional Wisdom Turned Upside Down
Over the first weekend of the postseason, a trio of managers sent inexperienced starting pitchers to the mound in games with serious playoff implications. Read more »
How The Brewers Returned To The Playoffs
The Brewers finished 14 games out of first in 2010, but improved the front of their rotation and end of their bullpen to win a franchise record 96 games. Read more »
2011 NLDS Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies are heavily-favored, but the Cardinals enjoyed success against the best team in baseball during the regular season. Read more »
2011 NLDS Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks Vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers look better on paper, but the Diamondbacks outlasted better looking teams to win the National League West during the regular season. Read more »