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February 2012
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012


THT Note: 20,000 days since Hank Aaron’s worst game

by Chris Jaffe

State of the System - Arizona Diamondbacks

by Jeff Moore
A breakdown of the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system.

Rockies Building an Troubling Rotation

by Troy Patterson
A highly flammable substance is being added to the Rockies rotation in the form of flyballs. Will the team survive the 2012 season?

Money and wins

by Dave Studeman
and cool graphs, too.

Monday, February 06, 2012


THT Note: Super at the right time

by Joe Distelheim

Let there be news - Volume 7

by Brad Johnson
Saber gadgets, addiction, and a couple of signings round out the big headlines this week

10 things I didn’t know about one-hitters

by Chris Jaffe
Fun stuff about one-hitters

THT Note: Would the Nationals consider holding back Strasburg?

by Brad Johnson

Friday, February 03, 2012


Card Corner: 1972 Topps—Bob Veale

by Bruce Markusen
It's time for a side of Veale with the latest review of 1972 Topps.

THT Note: 10,000 days: 500th homer for Mr. October

by Chris Jaffe

Thursday, February 02, 2012


THT Note: Edwin Jackson finally signs

by Matt Filippi

THT Note: THT Forecasts - 2012 fantasy price guides

by Greg Tamer

The all-month team: February

by Richard Barbieri
Can the shortest month of the year field a team to compete with the others?

How are wins, attendance and payroll all related?

by Dan Lependorf
How strong are the links?

Wednesday, February 01, 2012


Why Oliver Loves Yu

by Brian Cartwright
How Yu Darvish's performance in Japan can be translated into major league expectations.

Reflections after a long offseason

by Chris Lund
The unbearable yearly wait for baseball is almost over.

The virtual 1958-68 Giants, Reds, and Cardinals (Part 9: 1965-66)

by Steve Treder
Batman and The Monkees are on TV. In Cold Blood and Valley of the Dolls top the bestseller lists. How might our contenders gain notice?

Tuesday, January 31, 2012


THT Note: A baseball card mystery: Ken Holtzman’s 1974 Topps card

by Bruce Markusen

The new golden age of catching

by Troy Patterson
More talent is emerging and players are staying behind the plate to increase their value

THT Note: 10,000 days since Carlton becomes Phillies win leader

by Chris Jaffe

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