Al Yellon

In the wake of the sexual assault allegations against Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, former major leaguer Doug Glanville eloquently discusses the responsibilities of public figures such as major league baseball players.

Cliff Corcoran writes that Jorge Posada was “the funny one” of the Yankees’ Fab Four, and asks if he’s a Hall of Famer.

Goldschmidt burst on the scene late in 2011 and had a great NLDS. At AZ Snakepit, Dan Strittmatter examines Goldschmidt in the context of how other top 1B prospects fared.

Scott Skillings says he believes in Heyward, who won’t turn 23 until August.