Eight options for the Mets, post-"Baywatch"
Buster OlneyFor the Mets, there are already legitimate questions about whether Jason Bay is the right investment for their ballpark. He is a below-average defende...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz
Jorge Arangure Jr.Cuban first baseman Jose Julio Ruiz, a defector who was declared a free agent this summer, continues to impress scouts during workouts. In the past tw...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster OlneyThe great thing about the postseason, an evaluator noted the other day, is that you always find out what the real weaknesses of hitters are (or at lea...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
How Wagner shifted the market
Buster Olney...position (18 teams): Philadelphia (Brad Lidge), the Mets (Francisco Rodriguez), St. Louis (Ryan Franklin has a $2.75...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 26, 2009
BP Daily: Weighing Wagner's impact
Eric Seidman, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus examines the decision by the Boston Red Sox to claim Billy Wagner on waivers and projects his impact on the team's playoff chances, should he wind up in Beantown.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009
Jays must trade Halladay now
Buster OlneyA whole bunch of baseball people traveled to Toronto this weekend to watch Roy Halladay pitch, as Ken Fidlin writes. It's a sure sign of a robust mark...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 19, 2009
BP Daily: Midseason bullpen report
Steven Goldman, Baseball ProspectusEven in the volatile world of relievers, PECOTA holds its own. Plus, why Mariano Rivera and Joe Nathan are so tough to pin down.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009
Forecasting MLB All-Star lineups
Jeff Bennett, ESPN Stats & InformationESPN's researchers dive into the midsummer intrigue of the All-Star selection process and fill out the likely lineups.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009
Reynolds showing off some power
Special to ESPN.comMark Reynolds is on pace to hit 40 homers, and he has his improvement against righties to thank.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009
Parnell has value as set-up man
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey breaks down Bobby Parnell's stuff and notes that he can have real value for NL-only leagues as a set-up man.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2009
Verlander turning up the heat
Special to ESPN.comAfter a rough start to the season, Justin Verlander has turned things around, and it's mainly because of his fastball.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009
BP Daily: Save opps no certainty
Marc Normandin, Baseball ProspectusPredicting which closers will see a lot of save chances is nearly impossible. So what's the best tactic for closer-seeking fantasy owners?
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009
BP Daily: No relief in sight
Steven Goldman, Baseball ProspectusHow can a GM find the right mix in his pen? It's a very challenging question.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009
BP Daily: Projected NL standings
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusOur projections for this year's National League standings aren't likely to receive much brotherly love from Philadelphia, the home of the defending World Series champions.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009
30/30: Mets hold one ace and questions
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderWhen it comes to the Mets' pitching staff, most people know Johan Santana and his Cy Young-winning credentials. But the bigger keys for the Mets are the two younger pitchers behind Johan in the rotation: Mike Pelfrey and Oliver Perez.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009
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