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Hardball Times Monthly Archives


January, 2011

Monday, January 31

THT Live: The Albert Pujols contract: why the DeWitts will win

by Anna McDonald

Fluke watch (potential closer edition): Evan Meek and Brandon League

by Josh Smolow

2011 aversion all stars: part I

by Ben Pritchett

The worst of the best (part I)

by Chris Jaffe

THT Live: How “Sudden Sam” McDowell got his nickname

by Bob Dolgan

TUCK! sez: Jeter Kong

by Tuck

Indefensible deals

by Myron Logan

Sunday, January 30

THT Live: The ump in the home field advantage

by Dave Studeman

Friday, January 28

Breaking down the mock draft: rounds 1-3

by Jeffrey Gross

Breaking down the mock draft: rounds 4-6

by Jeffrey Gross

Fall Classics countdown

by Max Marchi

Cooperstown Confidential: a tribute to Big Daddy Crowe

by Bruce Markusen

Matt Cain sacrifices goats

by Will Hatheway

Thursday, January 27

THT Live: An interview with Joe Buck: it’s good to have a family

by Anna McDonald

This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 16-Jan. 22, 1960

by Richard Barbieri

2011 top 10 prospects: Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres

by Matt Hagen

Pitching sleepers for 2011!

by Dave Shovein

Wednesday, January 26

Tampa Bay and the ever revolving closer door

by Vince Caramela

Final at-bats of the great sluggers

by Arne Christensen

Read and react, part 1

by Derek Ambrosino

Why a save is not a save

by Dave Chenok

THT Live: Born 10,000 days ago

by Chris Jaffe

Tuesday, January 25

THT Live: Is Alex Anthopoulos a top GM?

by Brad Johnson

Twisting Oliver: joining the elite

by Chris Ryan

The telegram to Pie Traynor and the lost Pirates pennant of 1938

by Paul Francis Sullivan

Monday, January 24

Impact prospects and outsiders 2011

by Ben Pritchett

Deep sleepers, round four

by Brad Johnson

Inside the rules: four outs in an inning?

by David Wade

10 worst endings to postseason games

by Chris Jaffe

TUCK! sez: Big to-do

by Tuck

Friday, January 21

The Gambler

by Jeremiah Newhall

Card Corner: 1971 Topps: Earl Wilson

by Bruce Markusen

Review—The Baseball Project, Volume 2: High and Inside

by Steven Booth

Top 50 fantasy relievers for 2011

by Jeffrey Gross

Dynasty ranking follow-up

by Josh Shepardson

Thursday, January 20

2011 Top 10 Prospects: Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants

by Matt Hagen

Envisioning a bold new National League

by Paul Francis Sullivan

This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 16-Jan. 22, 1916

by Richard Barbieri

TUCK! sez: Here come the O’s and the Rays

by Tuck

Offensive sleepers for 2011

by Dave Shovein

The Hardball Times Fantasy Mock Draft Results

by Jeffrey Gross

Wednesday, January 19

THT Live: Bradley, Meche and the rush to judgment

by Larry Granillo

Capturing the Black Swan

by Derek Ambrosino

It never Raines in San Diego

by Geoff Young

BOB:  Fox’s Dodger contribution

by Brian Borawski

The closers market

by Paul Singman

THT Live: Historic debuts 20,000 days ago

by Chris Jaffe

Even more dynasty rankings

by Jeffrey Gross

Tuesday, January 18

THT Live: Bill James on relievers in the Hall

by Dave Studeman

Twisting Oliver: September standouts

by Chris Ryan

Five winning moves of the offseason

by Myron Logan

Garza’s trip from Fresno to Chicago

by Harry Pavlidis

The Verdict: Roto fantasy leagues do not resemble real baseball.

by Michael Stein

Monday, January 17

THT Live: Video: Sully on MLB marketing

by Paul Francis Sullivan

Fluke watch - Ubaldo Jimenez

by Josh Smolow

Ten years of spending

by Matt Binder

15 worst endings ever to regular-season games

by Chris Jaffe

Is “handcuffing” necessary in fantasy baseball?

by Ben Pritchett

TUCK! sez: hey, wanna buy a #62, cheap?

by Tuck

Saturday, January 15

THT Live: A quick word on Mark Reynolds and strikeouts

by JT Jordan

Friday, January 14

World Series at its best

by Max Marchi

The Nickname Game: The barons of the bullpen

by Bruce Markusen

Ricky Nolasco and the disappearing curveball

by Vince Caramela

THT Live: One billion seconds since an odd story began…

by Chris Jaffe

Top 100 fantasy starting pitchers for 2011

by Jeffrey Gross

Thursday, January 13

THT Live: Bert meets Rich

by Dave Studeman

This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 9-Jan. 15, 1939

by Richard Barbieri

TUCK! sez: 19 years and counting

by Tuck

2011 Top 10 Prospects: Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks

by Matt Hagen

Wednesday, January 12

Trevor Hoffman and the “Hells Bells” effect

by Larry Granillo

Why head-to-head?

by Derek Ambrosino

Twisting Oliver: stretching out the arms

by Chris Ryan

BOB:  Stadium subisidies and Dodgers’ divorce

by Brian Borawski

Tuesday, January 11

Mid-1980s playoff baseball had no equal

by Paul Francis Sullivan

More dynasty rankings

by Paul Singman

The virtual 1960s New York Mets (Part 5:  1968-69)

by Steve Treder

THT Live: Worth a thousand words

by Matt Bowling

Monday, January 10

Who’s Your Jose?

by Ben Pritchett

Inside the rules: coach’s interference

by David Wade

Forecasting Cooperstown’s future

by Chris Jaffe

TUCK! sez: Grumpier Older Men

by Tuck

Sunday, January 09

THT Live: 10,000 days since Toronto’s most embarrassing loss.

by Chris Jaffe

Friday, January 07

THT Live: Catcher Defense 2010

by JT Jordan

Cooperstown Confidential: Rooting for Killer

by Bruce Markusen

Adjusting minor league rates

by Harry Pavlidis

Top 60 fantasy outfielders for 2011

by Jeffrey Gross

Thursday, January 06

THT Live: Better late than never, Bert

by Jeffrey Gross

Jeff Moorad’s Escondido state of mind

by Steven Booth

This annotated week in baseball history: Jan. 2-Jan. 8, 1982

by Richard Barbieri

2011 Top 10 Prospects: Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates

by Matt Hagen

TUCK! sez: holy moley

by Tuck

Wednesday, January 05

THT Live: Me vs. reality: 2011 Cooperstown

by Chris Jaffe

Human nature and the Hall of Fame vote

by Larry Granillo

BOB:  Baseball signs big beer sponsorship

by Brian Borawski

More inverted records

by Geoff Young

These guys have done the hard part for the Hall of Fame resume…now don’t get hurt

by Paul Francis Sullivan

Twisting Oliver: wading into the batting pool

by Chris Ryan

Tuesday, January 04

THT Live: Worst. Ballot.  Ever?

by Chris Jaffe

THT Live: The case for Morris

by Dave Studeman

The virtual 1960s New York Mets (Part 4: 1966-67)

by Steve Treder

THT Live: 15,000 days since a big trade

by Chris Jaffe

Introducing xWHIP 2.0: the next generation

by Jeffrey Gross

Court is now in session to resolve your fantasy baseball disputes.

by Michael Stein

Monday, January 03

Overspending for players in 2011

by Ben Pritchett

Wednesday’s Cooperstown results today

by Chris Jaffe

TUCK! sez: One for Oney

by Tuck

A busy offseason in San Diego

by Myron Logan

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