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About Steve TrederSteve Treder has presented papers to the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, and to the SABR Annual Convention. His articles have been published in Nine: A Journal of Baseball History and Culture, as well as in The National Pastime. A lifelong San Francisco Giants’ fan, he is Vice President for Strategic Development for Western Management Group, a compensation consulting firm headquartered in Los Gatos, California.Note: This page displays up to 100 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Steve Treder's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. 2007Offseason blockbusters: December (Part three: 1982-2007)December 28, 2007Steve's tour of the dealin' days of December completes the circuit, from "Five for One" Hayes to Cabrera, Tejada and Haren Offseason blockbusters: December (Part two: 1963-1981)December 18, 2007The latest batch of holiday-season humdingers features quite a few of the lopsided variety. The stolen property inventory includes the names Robinson, Otis, Ryan, Singleton, Randolph and Hendrick. THT Live: Bill Kirwin: 1937-2007December 12, 2007Offseason blockbusters: December (Part 1: 1899-1960)December 11, 2007In this hefty batch of deals from holiday seasons past, big names abound, from Wagner to Maris, with appearances along the way by Big Six, Ol' Pete, The Rajah, The Beast, and The Big Cat. Filling Lou’s shoesDecember 04, 2007You woulda thunk that the most powerful organization in the annals of the sport might not settle for ... well, some interesting choices ... Offseason blockbusters: November (Part three: 1992-2007)November 27, 2007Steve's review of November deals arrives at the present day, and includes several likely Hall of Famers, including two Pedro appearances. Offseason blockbusters: November (Part two: 1966-1981)November 20, 2007In an unusually busy era of November deals, we encounter two trades involving managers, plus the McDowell and Morgan bombshells detonating on the same day. Offseason blockbusters: November (Part one: 1895-1964)November 13, 2007The opening chapter of notable November swaps takes us from Sliding Billy to Dr. Strangeglove. 24-karat diamond-writing gems (Volume 2)November 06, 2007It's November. Time to snuggle up and savor a few of the very finest nuggets of baseball writing from years past. The Value Production Standings: 2005-2007October 30, 2007The 2007 season is complete (though way too soon for Rockies fans), and Steve brings his examination of farm system performance up to the moment. Great platoons: 1990-2007October 23, 2007We complete the parade of the most productive lefty-righty pairings, marching past the reviewing stand, and discover a startling trend amid the final ranks. Offseason blockbusters: October (Part two: 1970-1992)October 16, 2007It's Round Two of the biggest October talent swaps, in which we encounter Tony C., Frantic Frankie, Willie Mac, Mr. Bonds the Elder, and Jack the Ripper. Offseason blockbusters: October (Part one: 1907-1970)October 09, 2007With the postseason in full swing, the Hot Stove League hasn't yet begun. But that stove is warming up. It's not too early to start talking about trades. All too forgOttenOctober 02, 2007Let's see how you do on Steve's four-question test on the greatest underrated player in history ... The Value Production Standings: 2002-2004September 25, 2007As Steve's survey of farm system production nears the present day, he finds a couple of expansion franchises making rapid progress, and some long-established organizations enduring deep frustration. Great Platoons: 1979-1989September 18, 2007It's time again to visit our sometimes hittin', sometimes sittin' friends. They're all here: Bull, The Hit Man, Rance & Garth, Lenny & Mookie, and Spanky & Junior. And, of course, Death to Flying Things. Book review: The Fade-awaySeptember 11, 2007Steve finds a whole lot to like in a new baseball novel you probably haven't heard about yet. The Value Production Standings: 1998-2001September 04, 2007In this turbulent period, the two biggest-winning teams in modern history get there with very different levels of farm production, while a third franchise struggles mightily despite tremendous talent development. Great platoons: 1966-1978August 28, 2007Come hang with Bubba, Duke and Boots. And Boomer, and Downtown. And—of course—Superjew! The homeruncentricity trifecta: 1989-2007August 21, 2007Follow the trifecta trail with Steve, winding through a lush meadow of homeruncentricity, leading to parched desert of homeruncentricity famine. The homeruncentricity trifecta: 1970-1988August 14, 2007Ominously towering over the city of New York, swatting away airplanes as though they were toys ... yes, that was the mighty Kong. The homeruncentricity trifecta: 1869-1969August 07, 2007All-er-nuthin', not just one way, not just two, but three full ways ... that's the trifecta! The vintage baby pictures quiz (volume 2)July 31, 2007Steve's pulled that old shoebox full of snapshots down from the top shelf in the guest room closet ... time to figure out who those little tykes were! 20 the spiky wayJuly 24, 2007Any garden-variety 18- or 19-game-winner might stumble into a 20-win season. But win 20 while never else reaching as many as 15? That's impressive! The Value Production Standings: 1994-1997July 17, 2007It's woe to the 'Spos, Jays and Bucs, and glee to Chiefs Wahoo and Nokahoma. Bring on the mid-90s! Great platoons: 1950-1965July 10, 2007Lefty, righty, loosey, tighty, it's time for wholes greater than sums of parts. The Phelps hypotheticals (Volume 2)July 03, 2007Check in with Buckshot, Lacy, Dusty and several others who coulda been stars, but for the opportunity. Rewriting history: What if the Braves had signed Willie Mays?June 29, 2007Two baseball historians, THT co-founder Matthew Namee and Steve Treder (who has been writing for THT since our inception), play with history. 24-karat diamond-writing gemsJune 26, 2007Like turning a double play, turning a baseball phrase can be a thing of beauty and wonder. The Value Production Standings: 1990-1993June 19, 2007Into the 1990s, is the American League finally, really, actually catching up? Great Platoons: 1914-1948June 12, 2007From Smokey Joe to The Mad Russian, they served by sometimes hitting, sometimes sitting Filling the Saberhagen gaps (Volume 3)June 05, 2007The what-might-have-beens of some swingmen, some southpaws, Bobo and Lefty. Delving into the Dalkowski depthsMay 29, 2007There are fastballs. There are great fastballs. Then there are the fastest fastballs any human has yet thrown. And there is success, a distinctly elusive thing altogether. The Value Production Standings: 1986-1989May 22, 2007We complete the 1980s. More than a decade into the free agency era, was farm system production still a key to sustained success? Filling the Mickey Vernon gaps (Part 3)April 17, 2007Steve examines another dozen careers that had unusual valleys amid the peaks. The Value Production Standings: 1981-1985April 10, 2007Into the 1980s, will the National League be able to sustain its long-held advantage in Win Share Production? Here’s to You, Bill KirwinApril 03, 2007Steve asks the THT family to raise a tankard (of your finest dark beer, if at all possible) in honor of one of the greatest contributors to baseball scholarship, even if you've never heard of him. The Virtual 1966 San Francisco Giants: Part 2March 27, 2007Just how special was the 1960s Giants' pat hand? Five Questions: San Francisco GiantsMarch 21, 2007They do have 24 other players on the roster in addition to you-know-who ... but do they add up to a competitive team? The Virtual 1966 San Francisco Giants: Part 1March 20, 2007What if the Giants of that era hadn't been quite so efficient at frittering away their talent? The Vintage Baby Pictures QuizMarch 13, 2007Some nice-looking kids, and how they grew THT Live: Amy, Amy, Amy ...March 12, 2007The Phelps Hypotheticals: Part 1March 06, 2007What if the Ken Phelpses hadn't stood in line behind the Henry Cottos? Minor League Workhorses: 1976-1980February 27, 2007The late '70s prove to be a period of remarkable stability in the usage patterns of minor league aces. The Value Production Standings: 1976-1980February 20, 2007Free agency starts eating the farm crop Walt BondFebruary 13, 2007Hemingway put it so: "All stories, if continued far enough, end in death, and he is no true-story teller who would keep that from you." Filling the Saberhagen Gaps (Part 2)February 06, 2007The U-turns have been straightened, the potholes filled. It's time to hit Saberhagen Road! The HBP Explosion (That Almost Nobody Seems to Have Noticed)January 30, 2007Does it sometimes seem to you that batters are getting hit by pitches more often than they did 15 or 20 years ago? Guess what: They are. A lot more often. The Value Production Standings: 1971-1975January 23, 2007Into the 1970s, we encounter the largest value production difference yet seen between National and American League organizations. Filling the Mickey Vernon Gaps (Part 2)January 16, 2007Steve's been busy with the spackle and the putty knife again ... The Virtual 1946-1949 St. Louis Cardinals (Part 2)January 09, 2007Steve has patched the holes in the Redbirds' wings. It's time to see how they fly! The Virtual 1946-1949 St. Louis Cardinals (Part 1)January 02, 2007How might the late-1940s Redbirds have maintained their early-decade dynastic ways? Cue the Jackson 5: it's easy as one-two-three ... | ||||