Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Two prominent VC candidates go under the microscope A large part of what I did with the catcher position is profile every player outside of the Hall of Fame that was within 80 percent of the median Hall of Fame catcher. I’ll do the same with first basemen, but there are always a few names that are left out. I call these guys the “what … [Read more...] about The Hall of Fame Index: What about Garvey and Mattingly?
A Couple Of Observations About Steven Okert
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images We’re currently in a quiet period of the offseason, with few, if any, notable transactions to analyze. The Angels are curiously active, adding a handful of major league-caliber players. The rumor mill is also active but light on actual transactions. The market will likely remain at this slow pace until some traction … [Read more...] about A Couple Of Observations About Steven Okert
Astros Crawfish Boil: November 15, 2024
Jose Altuve | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Welcome to another offseason boil. Welcome to the Weekend Crawfish Boil. Houston Astros News Altuve, Alvarez, Valdez named to All-MLB Second Team Five best fits for Alex Bregman as MLB free agent rumors swirl (USA Today) Beloved Astros pitching coach resurfaces on other side of country in surprise new job (CTH) What does Astros GM … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: November 15, 2024
Astros Crawfish Boil: November 14, 2024
Victor Caratini | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Welcome to the Thursday Boil. Welcome to the Thursday Boil. Houston Astros News Astros’ off-season: Rating the Golden Decade (Chipalatta) Alex Santos strikes out six batters Astros free agents, trade reports, and returns that could re-shape Houston’s pitching (SportsMap Houston) Astros’ Alex Bregman pursuit could be hampered … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: November 14, 2024
Bring Back B-G-O
Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images (Author byline note: This is Brian Cohn’s article; temporarily putting it under Cody’s as we figure out an access issue for Brian.) I remember when Cavan Biggio was drafted in the 5th round, excited to see the next generation of the Biggio lineage, but sad that his career would be in another uniform. 2024, frankly, wasn’t kind to … [Read more...] about Bring Back B-G-O