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Thursday, May 15
Future Shock: NL Central Notebook
by Kevin Goldstein
Tough times on the Chicago farm, a history of first-round horror in Houston, and some prospects to keep tabs on. . . . more
Transaction of the Day: Edmonds.com?
by Christina Kahrl
Too much mileage suggests that the Cubs really should have kept their Pie and ate it, too. . . . more
Lies, Damned Lies: The Lost Generation?
by Nate Silver
Ease up there, Hemingway, we're talking about pitchers, and whether we're missing a few from the last couple of decades. . . . more
Prospectus Today: McCann versus Martin
by Joe Sheehan
Picking up an argument from last week, the reason to favor one over the other when talking about the NL's great pair of young backstops. . . . more
Wait 'Til Next Year: College Weekend Preview
by Bryan Smith
The ACC gives us a tremendous trio of matchups, and can Tulane rise to the occasion and earn a tourney berth? . . . more
Prospectus Preview: Thursday's Games to Watch
by Marc Normandin
A mid-day tilt between young southpaws, Chase Utley's chart-topping slugging, and Brandon Webb's shot at a ninth win. . . . more
Wednesday, May 14
Under The Knife: Thumbs Down
by Will Carroll
Another outfielder lands hard, the Reds lose a gamer, and one of the Pirates' few highlights goes dark. . . . more
Transaction Analysis: Drama-Free Turnover?
by Christina Kahrl
The Dodgers and Angels aren't in a bad place despite their getting nicked up, while the Mets change faces without substantively changing their fortunes. . . . more
On the Beat: Sleepless in Seattle?
by John Perrotto
Expectations entering the season were high in Seattle, but with the worst record in baseball, Felix and Company have yet to make a move for the AL West crown. . . . more
Prospectus Preview: Wednesday's Games to Watch
by Caleb Peiffer
Bass-ackwardness in pinstripes, Phillies penmanship, and multiple reasons to mention Rob Deer. . . . more
BP Fantasy Beat: For Real?
by Marc Normandin
Among three outfielders and a former outfielder all off to good starts, which are worth keeping, and which are good "sell high" candidates? . . . more
Prospectus Hit and Run: The Life and Times of Buzzie Bavasi, Part Two
by Jay Jaffe
The glory of the Dodgers in the '60s, followed by an inglorious Padres period and putting the Angels on the map. . . . more