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Dan Szymborski looks at the teams with the best chance to pass the 2001 Mariners' record for wins in a season.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2013

Projecting Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and the next generation of Hall of Famers.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2012

Ranking the contenders for Josh Hamilton's services based on where he fits best.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2012

Dan Szymborski looks at what each AL West team needs to do to make the playoffs in 2013.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2012

The Rangers should let Josh Hamilton leave, and Dan Szymborski explains why.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2012

Dan Szymborski of Baseball Think Factory projects which MLB hitters and pitchers will have the best sophomore seasons in 2012.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2012

Dan Szymborski of Baseball Think Factory looks at players who outperformed their 2011 projections and are thus set up to regress in 2012. But it's all relative, as a Matt Kemp "regression" from last season would still be very good.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2012

Dan Szymborski of Baseball Think Factory uses the ZiPS system to see how Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder will impact the Angels and Tigers, respectively, in 2012, and project what changes each team needs to make by 2015.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2012

Dan Szymborski of Baseball Think Factory goes through the remaining needs of all 30 MLB teams, writing what each must still accomplish before the start of spring training. For the Nationals, it's easy: Sign Prince Fielder. For others, it's not as clear.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2012

Dan Szymborski writes that while the Rangers and Angels are poised to dominate the AL West in 2012, both the Mariners and A's can set themselves up to be successful in the division in future seasons.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2011

While many teams could really use Prince Fielder, Dan Szymborski explains why the Texas Rangers have the most to gain by signing him.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2011

Dan Szymborski looks at eight young stars -- Jason Heyward, Buster Posey, Tommy Hanson and more -- and determines what their long-term market value should look like, based on projections. Heyward, for one, could shatter the bank.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2011

Dan Szymborski looks at the Vernon Wells deal, projecting his stats out over the next few years for the Los Angeles Angels.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2011

Dan Szymborski took the ZiPS projection model to the new fab four -- Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee and Roy Oswalt. Each should win at least 15 games in 2011; it could be the third-best staff in MLB since 1993. 1971 Orioles, get nervous...

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2010

Dan Szymborski used the ZiPS projection process to take a look at what Cliff Lee could look like as a starter over the next seven years. So is it worth it to sign Lee to such a deal?

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2010

Dan Szymborski uses WAR and ZiPS projections models to break down the 3B free-agent options. It's a thin market, with Adrian Beltre leading the way.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2010