November 8, 2009
Order Now The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2010 is now in development and will ship in mid November! This year's book will feature articles by THT's staff as well as Bill James, Tom Tango and Craig Wright. If you use this link to purchase the Annual, you will be in the first group to receive it and you'll be supporting THT. 
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John Barten Brian Borawski Craig Brown Evan Brunell David Gassko Jonathan Hale Brandon Isleib Chris Jaffe Max Marchi Bruce Markusen Harry Pavlidis Jeff Sackmann Dave Studeman Steve Treder Bryan Tsao Tuck! Dan Turkenkopf Colin Wyers Geoff Young John Brattain And here's the full roster.
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About Craig BrownA lifelong Royals fan, Craig has been venting at Royals Authority since 2004. This spring, he published The Royals Authority 2009 Annual which is a complete look at the Royals heading into the 2009 season. He lives in Kansas City with his wife and daughters, who tolerate his baseball obsession.Choose year: 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Craig Brown's Articles2008The Perez SweepstakesDecember 12, 2008Scott Boras says Oliver Perez deserves a huge payday. Does he? The currency of baseballNovember 21, 2008According to Royals general manager Dayton Moore, it's pitching. Caveat emptorNovember 07, 2008As owners prepare to splash the cash once again this winter, a look at some clunker free agent signings from last year. Getting a head startOctober 31, 2008Although October is all about the postseason, here is what some teams have done already to position themselves for 2009. Heroes of the LCSOctober 10, 2008Manny Ramirez is set to join the pantheon of great League Championship Series players. Down to the wireSeptember 26, 2008The Twins' sweep of the White Sox means a crazy weekend is in store for the AL Central. It's likely to extend into Monday. Too soon?September 19, 2008Only six teams have wrapped up a division title earlier than the Angels did this year. Here's how they prepared for the postseason. Rotation, rotation, rotationSeptember 05, 2008As the Tampa Bay Rays continue their push to the postseason, do their starters have them poised for a deep run in October? Meet Mike AvilesAugust 22, 2008Never heard of the guy until this year? That’s okay. You’re not alone. The Mussina renaissanceAugust 08, 2008Mike Mussina's turnaround is one for the ages. Worst to first in the ALJuly 25, 2008The Rays have a chance to become the second American League team to go from last place to the top spot in a single season. And the first was.... That guy is an All-Star?July 11, 2008Some of the more questionable All-Star reserve selections of the past 30 years. Review: Out Of The Park Baseball 9June 20, 2008A review of the latest edition of the popular baseball sim. Three, two, one… contact!June 13, 2008The top contact hitters so far this season. Mark Teahen falls downMay 30, 2008Expectations were high following a breakout 2006 season. How it all went wrong. Making contact in the early Live Ball Era (1920-1955)May 16, 2008Using the Three True Outcomes, a look at players who made a living putting the ball in play from 1920 to 1955. Putting pressure on the defenseMay 05, 2008Using the Three True Outcomes, a look at five players who specialized in making the defense work. Flying out of the gateApril 18, 2008Great Aprils from 1981 to the present. More openers for the agesApril 04, 2008Opening Day 2008 featured some outstanding baseball. How did this year's games compare to the more notable openers since 2000? Openers for the agesMarch 28, 2008Everything's magnified on Opening Day Five Questions: Kansas City RoyalsMarch 20, 2008There's a bit of optimism in KC. Is it warranted? Take a walk, lose some averageMarch 07, 2008A look at the increase in walk rate as a harbinger of future decline. Collusion and the no-risk free agents of 1988February 29, 2008Twenty years ago last month, arbitrator Thomas Roberts granted no-risk free agency to seven players. The worst outfield for the doughFebruary 22, 2008Continuing our reckless spending to put together an outfield (and DH) The worst infield for the doughFebruary 07, 2008To the list of things that money can't buy, add performance. The quest for respectabilityFebruary 01, 2008For some teams, sub-.500 finishes have become routine. Here's a look at four of those, and what they've done this winter to get on the winning side. Click here to return to the home page. |