Not to be an ass, as I'm a fan of much larger sample sizes than this (and do wish Chris well), but check the line on Carter's first 11 AB's: 7K's and nuttin' else. We'll get a closer look tomorrow.

I came across this article on Baseball Think Factory. John D'Acquisto talks about his time with the 1982 A's and playing for Billy Martin. It's a long read but I enjoyed it.

I know many have a great disdain for Big League Stew, but they are holding a Mascot Madness contest on Facebook. Stomper has made it all the way to the final 4 and is matched against the Phillie Phanatic. Take a second and go vote for Stomper!!

Had to dust this off in anticipation! It's got some photos from the locker room, etc, and some old timers...

Using a consensus top 100 prospects list between Baseball Prospectus, Keith Law and Baseball America, I added where each prospect will be beginning the 2013 season. Well, almost all of them.

ESPN reports Astros payroll is down to $25M, less than A-Rod's $29M. Also it is possible A-Rod won't play this year.