A look back at the original work we published this week here at MLBTR. The bad news is that we're publishing fewer of these pieces as we head into the heart of trading season, but the good news is that we're heading into the heart of trading season. On with the retrospective …
- The latest Elias rankings update is out.
- Being a Type B free agent has its advantages, as Tim Dierkes writes.
- The Indians have been scanning the trade market, so Tim Dierkes looks at what they need to improve.
- Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez is identified as a trade candidate by Ben Nicholson-Smith.
- Are old managers the new market inefficiency? Howard Megdal examines this in the wake of 80-year-old Jack McKeon and 68-year-old Davey Johnson resurfacing as big league skippers.
- Several contenders could use an upgrade in center field, while others could use an upgrade in right field. Tim Dierkes has a look.
- Here's the transcript to this week's MLBTR Chat with Tim Dierkes.
- Starting pitchers are among the best low-risk pickups, writes Ben Nicholson-Smith.
- Mike Cameron was DFA'd by the Red Sox, prompting Mike Axisa to look at some potential suitors for the outfielder.
- Mike Axisa compiles this week's best from around the baseball blogosphere. Among the hot topics: James Shields, Jose Reyes and Michael Pineda.
- Zach Links rounds up the July 2 IFA signings.
- I put the question to you, dear readers: Should the Nats have extended Jim Riggleman rather than allowing him to resign?
