Andy Pettitte is, at this point in his career, a slightly above average pitcher. That, of course, is quite valuable. Much of his value is tied up in his ability to throw lots of innings at an above-average, but not elite, rate. Let's take a brief look...

On Thursday night the Royals were facing the Boston Red Sox and Zack Greinke got tossed by home plate umpire Greg Gibson for arguing balls and strikes from the dugout. Pitching for the Royals at the time was Anthony Lerew, a recent AA callup. Zack...

It took Derek Jeter about 6,350 at-bats...

I know that this website specializes in baseball topics, but this year I plan on doing a few number based football articles. I hope I don't throw everyone, especially Sky, into too much of a frenzy. With football around the corner and only trophy...

I've been busier and more ubiquitous than a colony of ants today, watching this trade go down. After many whispers, the deal is done: The Cardinals have officially traded prospects 3B Brett Wallace, OF Shane Peterson and RHP Clayton Mortensen to the...

More photos » by Nam Y Huh - AP Browse more photos » 1. Hitting for power.

More photos » by Jim Mone - AP Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of a baseball game...

More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » The Red Sox have acquired outfielder and former first-round pick (11th overall) Jeremy Hermida from...

Click charts to enlarge. Full data after the jump.   2009 STATS & VALUE First basemen AGE TYPE CLUB OPTION WAR UZR/150 wOBA ISO Russell Branyan  34 2.8 2.4 0.368 0.269 Adam...

More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP Browse more photos » Bobby Abreu re-signed with with the Angels today for $9 million guaranteed in each of the next two...