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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

Baserunning is crucial to postseason success. So which of the remaining LCS teams take to the base paths the best? Baseball Prospectus explains using its EqBRR metric.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

After a close analysis of all of MLB's playoff-bound pens, Baseball Prospectus finds that the St. Louis Cardinals stand above all others.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Baseball Prospectus analyzes the starting rotations for the eight teams expected to participate in postseason 2009 -- and the Minnesota Twins. The numbers say it might be the National League's year.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

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

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

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

Story | Conversation | June 26, 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