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Collette Calls: Uphill Battle
January 4, 2014
Ian Kinsler plans to steal more bases during his first season in Detroit, but will he be able to pull it off? Jason Collette takes a closer look.
Short Hops Podcast: Happy New Year!
January 3, 2014
In the first episode of 2014, DVR & Bernie discuss the make-up of Yasiel Puig, consider the idea of Chris Davis as an early first-round pick, dive into the top-10 shortstop rankings and much more!
Short Hops Podcast: I Choo-Choo-Choose You
December 27, 2013
DVR & Bernie discuss Shin-Soo Choo landing in Texas, the impending arrival of Masahiro Tanaka, the Reds' plans for Billy Hamilton and more!
Fielkow's Law : Where Will Masahiro Tanaka End Up?
December 24, 2013
Legal expert Justin Fielkow examines the New Posting System With Tanaka in mind.
Collette Calls: Closing Time
Collette Calls: Closing Time
December 21, 2013
December 21, 2013
Jason Collette looks around the league at each team's closing situation, including the added depth behind Koji Uehara in Boston.
Short Hops Podcast: Let There Be Music
December 18, 2013
DVR & Bernie break down the White Sox-Diamondbacks trade, recap the recent signings around the league, and consider potential landing places for some of the top remaining free agents.
Behind the Backstop: Scouting 101: The Basics - Body & Arm
December 17, 2013
In the latest installment of Behind the Backstop, Tory Hernandez writes about body types and arms and how to use observations of each in player evaluation.
Collette Calls: Where Should Cano Go On Draft Day?
December 14, 2013
Without pinstripes, Robinson Cano will lose the benefit of playing half of his games at Yankee Stadium. How much should that change his value in 2014? Jason Collette takes a look.
Behind the Backstop: Inside the Winter Meetings
December 11, 2013
Ever wonder what it's like to be in Baseball Operations for an MLB team during the Winter Meetings? Tory Hernandez shares his experiences, starting as a job seeker in the lobby, to becoming a front office employee in the general manager's suite.
Short Hops Podcast: The Chips Are Falling
December 11, 2013
It's Winter Meetings time in Orlando! Bernie and DVR catch up on the biggest signings and trades that have made this offseason one of the most fast-paced winters in recent memory.
Collette Calls: Robbie Goes, Don'tcha Know!
December 6, 2013
Robinson Cano took the money and ran away from the Bronx, landing a 10-year deal to go to Seattle. Jason Collette recaps a flurry of recent moves around the league from a very active week leading into the Winter Meetings.
Behind the Backstop: The Non-Tender Team
December 5, 2013
In this week's edition of Behind the Backstop, Tory Hernandez ponders the Angels' decision to non-tender Tommy Hanson at a time where the organization needs starting pitching.
Short Hops Podcast: Trades, Signings, and Gravy
November 27, 2013
The past week has brought a smorgasbord of moves including blockbuster trades and big free agent signings, but there are plenty of chips still to fall. Put on your Thanksgiving sweatpants!
Behind the Backstop: Roster Shuffle Review
November 27, 2013
After an impressive campaign at Double-A, Domingo Santana is inching closer to the big leagues after being added to the Astros' 40-man roster. Tory Hernandez takes a closer look at the players that teams wanted to protect from the Rule 5 draft.
House of Shlain: Moving Pieces
House of Shlain: Moving Pieces
November 26, 2013
November 26, 2013
A number of young players stand to benefit from the trades that have been made thus far, including the Rangers' Jurickson Profar. Nick Shlain examines some of the early winners.
Collette Calls: Breaking Stan
Collette Calls: Breaking Stan
November 23, 2013
November 23, 2013
A heavier supply of breaking pitches led to more walks for Giancarlo Stanton in 2013. Jason Collette examines Stanton's season, and considers a rebound for 2014.
Short Hops Podcast: The Hot Stove Heats Up
November 20, 2013
DVR & Bernie discuss The Hot Stove, whether Paul Goldschmidt should have won the NL MVP award, Bernie reconsiders Yasiel Puig at No. 1 overall in 2014, and shares his best from the Arizona Fall League.
Behind the Backstop: AFL All-Star Team
November 19, 2013
Did A's top prospect Addison Russell make Tory Hernandez's AFL All-Star team? Now that the season is complete, Tory shares his best at each position.
Collette Calls: Uphill Battle
January 4, 2014
Ian Kinsler plans to steal more bases during his first season in Detroit, but will he be able to pull it off? Jason Collette takes a closer look.
Short Hops Podcast: Happy New Year!
January 3, 2014
In the first episode of 2014, DVR & Bernie discuss the make-up of Yasiel Puig, consider the idea of Chris Davis as an early first-round pick, dive into the top-10 shortstop rankings and much more!
Short Hops Podcast: I Choo-Choo-Choose You
December 27, 2013
DVR & Bernie discuss Shin-Soo Choo landing in Texas, the impending arrival of Masahiro Tanaka, the Reds' plans for Billy Hamilton and more!
Fielkow's Law : Where Will Masahiro Tanaka End Up?
December 24, 2013
Legal expert Justin Fielkow examines the New Posting System With Tanaka in mind.
Collette Calls: Closing Time
Collette Calls: Closing Time
December 21, 2013
December 21, 2013
Jason Collette looks around the league at each team's closing situation, including the added depth behind Koji Uehara in Boston.
Short Hops Podcast: Let There Be Music
December 18, 2013
DVR & Bernie break down the White Sox-Diamondbacks trade, recap the recent signings around the league, and consider potential landing places for some of the top remaining free agents.
Behind the Backstop: Scouting 101: The Basics - Body & Arm
December 17, 2013
In the latest installment of Behind the Backstop, Tory Hernandez writes about body types and arms and how to use observations of each in player evaluation.
Collette Calls: Where Should Cano Go On Draft Day?
December 14, 2013
Without pinstripes, Robinson Cano will lose the benefit of playing half of his games at Yankee Stadium. How much should that change his value in 2014? Jason Collette takes a look.
Behind the Backstop: Inside the Winter Meetings
December 11, 2013
Ever wonder what it's like to be in Baseball Operations for an MLB team during the Winter Meetings? Tory Hernandez shares his experiences, starting as a job seeker in the lobby, to becoming a front office employee in the general manager's suite.
Short Hops Podcast: The Chips Are Falling
December 11, 2013
It's Winter Meetings time in Orlando! Bernie and DVR catch up on the biggest signings and trades that have made this offseason one of the most fast-paced winters in recent memory.
Collette Calls: Robbie Goes, Don'tcha Know!
December 6, 2013
Robinson Cano took the money and ran away from the Bronx, landing a 10-year deal to go to Seattle. Jason Collette recaps a flurry of recent moves around the league from a very active week leading into the Winter Meetings.
Behind the Backstop: The Non-Tender Team
December 5, 2013
In this week's edition of Behind the Backstop, Tory Hernandez ponders the Angels' decision to non-tender Tommy Hanson at a time where the organization needs starting pitching.
Short Hops Podcast: Trades, Signings, and Gravy
November 27, 2013
The past week has brought a smorgasbord of moves including blockbuster trades and big free agent signings, but there are plenty of chips still to fall. Put on your Thanksgiving sweatpants!
Behind the Backstop: Roster Shuffle Review
November 27, 2013
After an impressive campaign at Double-A, Domingo Santana is inching closer to the big leagues after being added to the Astros' 40-man roster. Tory Hernandez takes a closer look at the players that teams wanted to protect from the Rule 5 draft.
House of Shlain: Moving Pieces
House of Shlain: Moving Pieces
November 26, 2013
November 26, 2013
A number of young players stand to benefit from the trades that have been made thus far, including the Rangers' Jurickson Profar. Nick Shlain examines some of the early winners.
Collette Calls: Breaking Stan
Collette Calls: Breaking Stan
November 23, 2013
November 23, 2013
A heavier supply of breaking pitches led to more walks for Giancarlo Stanton in 2013. Jason Collette examines Stanton's season, and considers a rebound for 2014.
Short Hops Podcast: The Hot Stove Heats Up
November 20, 2013
DVR & Bernie discuss The Hot Stove, whether Paul Goldschmidt should have won the NL MVP award, Bernie reconsiders Yasiel Puig at No. 1 overall in 2014, and shares his best from the Arizona Fall League.
Behind the Backstop: AFL All-Star Team
November 19, 2013
Did A's top prospect Addison Russell make Tory Hernandez's AFL All-Star team? Now that the season is complete, Tory shares his best at each position.