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Closing the market

Keith Law

If there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Those who favored King Felix and Verlander

Keith Law

The AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The market for those coming off injuries

Keith Law

One problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

My 2009 awards picks

Keith Law

Here are my fictional ballots for five of the six postseason awards. I've omitted my NL Cy Young ballot because I had a formal vote on that award and ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Starlin Castro headed for stardom

Keith Law

...from my trip to the Arizona Fall League: Chicago Cubs: Starlin Castro is a future star. He won...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Tanner Scheppers looks like the real deal

Keith Law

...are available to ESPN Insiders. Andrew Cashner, the Chicago Cubs' first-round pick in 2008, was excellent, working...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Order of selection for 2010 Draft

Keith Law

...11. Toronto Blue Jays 12. Cincinnati Reds 13. Chicago White Sox 14. Milwaukee Brewers 14B. Texas Rangers...for failing to sign Matt Purke) 15. Chicago Cubs 16. Tampa Bay Rays 17. Seattle Mariners 18...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Head of the class

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

With the signing deadline past, Insider's Keith Law ranks the best and worst draft classes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Few top picks signed, but deadline drama coming

Keith Law

Monday, Aug. 17 -- the deadline to sign prep players and underclassmen -- is fast approaching. For an updated list of all the signed and unsigned firs...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Day 2 of the Area Code Games

Keith Law

To read Keith's report from Day 1 of the Area Code Games, please click here. • The most famous guy at the Area Code Games might be McKinney (T...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Gorzelanny worth risk for Cubs

Keith Law

John Grabow, acquired by the Cubs from the Pirates, represents bullpen depth for Chicago. He's a lefty who isn't great...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 30, 2009

Prospects shine bright on Futures stage

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

A rundown of the impressive performances in the World's 7-5 win over the U.S. team at this year's All-Star Futures Game.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 12, 2009

Highlights from Day 2 of the draft

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

How the Pirates, Athletics, Rays, Angels and Braves have fared through the first 30 rounds of the draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

Best and worst of the first three rounds

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

The Rockies and Twins showed some guts in the first round, while the Pirates made an early pick that stood out for the wrong reasons.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Top 100: The final update

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

In Keith Law's final rankings before the draft, a new name moves into the top 3, while injured pitcher Kyle Gibson takes a tumble.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009