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Let's shut down the Hot Stove and get spring started with a look at the best stories, best and worst free-agent signings, the most improved and least improved teams, players to watch and much more.

The Nationals don't have a reliable lefty in the bullpen, but a recent playoff team provides a blueprint for why that might not be a problem.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2013

Dave Cameron looks at whether or not Detroit's "anyone can close" theory will work this season.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Scouts and stats explain how these five phenoms can avoid sophomore slumps.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Dan Szymborski explains why it would be beneficial for the Braves to sign Freeman and Heyward to long-term deals.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2013

As the Hot Stove League burns itself out and we near pitchers and catchers reporting, it's clear that some teams are making wishcasts about their rosters. Spring training might dispel how unrealistic expectations are for some winter lineup designs an...

Dave Cameron looks at outfielder Delmon Young and whether or not he can rejuvenate his career in Philadelphia.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2013

In a highly scrutinized decision, the Reds plan to move Aroldis Chapman from a closer to a starting pitcher for the 2013 season.

Mike Petriello of FanGraphs looks at teams with a surplus to trade at certain positions, and identifies some potential trading partners.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2013

Zachary Levine of Baseball Prospectus looks at five players whose escalating salaries could lead to a messy divorce.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2013

The Dodgers have a new TV deal that will bring them lots of money. But as Dan Szymborski explains, even a $300 million payroll can't guarantee them a winner forever.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2013

With just two weeks until pitchers and catchers report, here's an in-depth look at baseball's five most important injury comebacks.

Paul Swydan of FanGraphs analyzes five players, including Casper Wells and Domonic Brown, who are being overlooked by their respective teams.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2013

Dave Cameron looks at the clubs that have the best No. 6 starters -- in other words, the best starting pitching depth.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2013

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

ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports that outfielder Justin Upton and third baseman Chris Johnson are headed from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Randall Delgado, infielder Martin Prado and minor leaguers Nick Ahmed, Brandon D...