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Not all valuable free agents will be signed for top dollar. Baseball Prospectus takes a look at seven players who have plenty of production left in them and, more importantly, won't break the bank.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2010

The trade deadline is dominated by money and need. Baseball Prospectus thinks that's no fun, so let's dream a little. What would it take to trade for Albert Pujols, Evan Longoria, Hanley Ramirez and other superstars? Christina Kahrl investigates.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2010

As MLB comes out of the All-Star break, 'Dr. BP' (Baseball Prospectus) looks at every division and what the clubs within them need. Here now: the AL West. Texas looks strong; for the Angels to catch up, they need a 3B. Ty Wigginton could be the answer.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2010

As the postseason approaches, there is concern (as always) about limiting young pitchers' workloads because of previous flameouts. Baseball Prospectus finds teams are already heeding the call.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Red Sox vs. Yankees is great and all, but a compelling AL rivalry is shaping up in Angels vs. Rangers -- two evenly matched teams battling for one playoff spot.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Looking for the cure to fix what ails the Angels, Rangers, Mariners and A's? Baseball Prospectus has all the right prescriptions for the AL West, including one team that should be getting another Doc on the phone, ASAP.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

As teams hit the midpoint of their schedules, Baseball Prospectus pauses to examine which teams are performing above or below preseason projections, plus which teams have just been unlucky.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

The Mariners are close to the AL West lead, but should they go for it now, or later?

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

The Rangers traded Mark Teixeira to the Braves in 2007, and it is a major part of the foundation of their current success. Baseball Prospectus looks back at several other franchise-altering trades.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

Leadoff strategies may vary, but BP metrics show that their impact is significant.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009

It's time to take stock of those players in the 2009 season who are giving their teams full bang for their buck and then some, as opposed to those players who are delivering a lot less than you expect for what it took to bring them in.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

By moving their captain to CF, the Yankees can solve two problems: Their hole in center and Jeter's subpar defense at shortstop.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009

Teams can find a good fit for their open jobs through free agents like Manny Ramirez as well as their farm system.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009