MLBTR Originals

A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week:

• Daniel Seco asked MLBTR readers which National League GM made the best moves this past offseason. Nearly 30% of you said Mike Rizzo did the best job, as his Nationals have the best record in baseball.
• Rizzo also made the controversial decision to shut down Stephen Strasburg during a pennant race. Mike Axisa asked MLBTR readers if you agreed with the decision and over 60% of you did not. 
• Mark Polishuk meanwhile asked MLBTR readers who will win the American League East. You favored the Orioles (45%) over the Yankees (34%), and the Rays (21%).
• Ben Nicholson-Smith listed the 2013 payroll commitments for the 30 MLB teams.
• Zach Links opined the Mets will be working with an extremely tight budget, so expect outfielder Andres Torres to become a non-tender candidate.
• Ben named the players who were non-tendered last offseason that are making contributions to their new teams.
• Steve Adams reviewed the best waiver claims of the past year.
• Ben revisited the five most significant non-trades of 2012.
• Mike updated the status of this year's Rule 5 selections.
• Ben continued the Free Agent Stock Watch series. He's bullish on the Rays' Jeff Keppinger.
• Ben provided a refresher on how September trades work.
• Ben listed the teams with open 40-man roster spots.
• Mark examined the Indians' Chris Perez as a possible trade candidate, in light of his recent critical comments of team management.
• Ben laid out the possible offseason outcomes for Dan Haren and the Angels.
• Mike assembled the best of the baseball blogosphere for you in Baseball Blogs Weigh In.
• Ben hosted this week's live chat.
• Here's a refresher on MLBTR's commenting policy.