ESPN Search

Dan Szymborski of Baseball Think Factory writes that while the Baltimore Orioles (and four other teams) are legitimate postseason contenders, they aren't primed for deep playoff runs and therefore shouldn't be buying at the trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2012

Dan Szymborski explains why inexpensive bullpens are the key to the Indians' and Pirates' success, and also points out that there is no correlation between a bullpen's cost and success.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2011

Dan Szymborski breaks down all the possible trade destinations for Carlos Beltran, and explains why some work better than others. As it stands now, the Texas Rangers seem like the ideal landing spot for the All-Star.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2011

Dan Szymborski examines the six last-place teams in baseball and projects what comes next, looking both for potential turnarounds and the tough personnel decisions they will face this season.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2011

Dan Szymborski uses ZiPS projection models on the free agent class of 2010 catchers. Victor Martinez is obviously at the top of this list, but Miguel Olivo is a guy with some upside value.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2010