The Hardball Times

THT Daily: The Fireworks Continue

by Matthew Carruth
January 04, 2008

Swishing to Chicago - How do Chicago fans feel about adding Nick Swisher?

More F/X Goodness - Jim McLennan gives us some props, so I return the favor internet-fashion with a link to his discussion of Pitch F/X.

Clement Finds a New Nest - Matt Clement signs a one-year deal with St. Louis that includes a club option for 2009 and incentives for appearences.

More on Swisher - Athletics Nation talks with John Sickels to get his opinion on the prospects netted by Beane.

How to Flirt with a Ballgirl - Finally, some Friday humor from those cutups at Gaslamp Ball.

Is it B-12 or Miguel Tejada's "B-12" ? - David Pinto has a few quotes on the Clemens B-12 issue.

A Jamesian Loss - Bill James will soon introduce Loss Shares to complement Win Shares.

New Blood in the System - Mike Pindelski takes a look at the new arrivals to Oakland's farm system, though with the major league team now bereft of talent, surely some of them are going to be pressed into roles with the big club in 2008.

Erik Bedard's Curve in F/X - Did someone say he or she wanted more pitch f/x stuff? Okay, maybe it was me, but who cares? Here it is!

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