MLB Free Agency: Not Always Money Well Spent

...that helps win a World Series, there's a Denny Neagle contract (5-51 million by the Rockies) that steers a franchise off a cliff. Here's a fond look back at some free agent...

...season game between the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies...

...Tim Lincecum (55) during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Giants defeated the Rockies...

...Tim Lincecum (55) during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Giants defeated the Rockies...

Closing the market

If there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

And Your Managers of the Year Are...

...of the Year is - Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies. Tracy is the 2nd manager to win the...

Tracy gets award, contract on same day

The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract.

Tracy, Scioscia named top managers

Jim Tracy of Colorado has won the NL Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels has been selected for the AL honor.

Those who favored King Felix and Verlander

The AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

...a double by Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies in th first inning at Coors Field on...

Holliday vs. Bay: D is the difference

Baseball Prospectus analyzes the defensive aptitude of Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. The outcome? Holliday is clearly more valuable, but a fit is easier to find for Bay.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

DENVER - OCTOBER 11: Fans of the Colorado Rockies cheer for their team against the Philadelphia Phillies...

...PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 6. Jim Tracy, manager of the Colorado Rockies is seen prior to the game against the...

September 11, 2009; San Diego, CA, USA; Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy (4) during batting practice prior...

The market for those coming off injuries

One problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009