MLBTR Originals

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

• MLBTR introduced a new recurring series called Free Agent Profile. Tim Dierkes penned the first two installments: Omar Infante and Ricky Nolasco.
• Charlie Wilmoth examined Brewers shortstop Jean Segura as a possible extension candidate.
• Steve Adams interviewed Pirates GM Neal Huntington, who shared his rationale for signing free agents Russell Martin and Francisco Liriano, re-signing Jason Grilli, and trading for A.J. Burnett and Mark Melancon, five key pieces to ending the franchise's streak of two decades without a winning season. 
• Tim listed the top 34 free agent starting pitchers.
• Steve asked MLBTR readers who is the Angels' best trade chip other than Mike Trout. More than 62% of you believe Mark Trumbo would bring back the best return.
• Aaron Steen asked MLBTR readers whether the Blue Jays should extend a qualifying offer to Josh Johnson. Approximately 72% of you believe doing so would be a mistake. 
• Zach Links tracked the progress players with a 2014 vesting option are making toward exercising those options.
• Steve hosted the MLBTR live chat this week.
• Zach put together the best of the baseball blogosphere in Baseball Blogs Weigh In.
• Want the latest rumors for your favorite team? Check out MLBTR's team-by-team links for Facebook, Twitter, and RSS pages and feeds.