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A New Take On Prospect Evaluation

I know I know, I’ve been missing from action for the past couple weeks and before that I was not posting so...

I frequently read about projections and computer simulations designed to predict how the New York Yankees or some other organization will do...

Every so often, when I don’t have any other ideas, I revert back to the old “Who’s Awesome” template. I know it’s...

Atlanta Braves slugger Justin Upton won April handily, while an outfielder for the Colorado Rockies surprised everyone. The young Upton clubbed...

The Colorado Rockies have started out hot this year. They’re 15-10 and are currently tied with the Diamondbacks for first place in...

Some teams start off hot, some start slow. Some teams come out slugging but fade into last place clubs, while others stumble out...

NBA backup center Jason Collins announced today in a Sports Illustrated story that he is gay. The thoughtful article written by Collins starts:...

Last year, I did the all-time defense team and I really enjoyed the idea of those guys running around, covering ground, and...

A friend of Off The Bench drops some serious football knowledge in this extensive San Francisco 49ers NFL draft preview. Overview: If...

For fans, April is a month to make the first of innumerable rash judgements concerning the fortitude of their favorite franchise. It’s a time...