The best and worst at No. 1
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2Which No. 1 overall picks have done the best, and worst, over the last 25 years -- the NFL's, the NBA's, or MLB's? Jim Baker takes a look back.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006Cincinnati hoping to avoid slide
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderThe Reds are looking down at teams that everyone figured would smoke them before, after and during dinner.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2004
Peep Show
Jim BakerFor the sixth time this year, Jose Guillen was hit by a pitch and he reacted by blaming his teammates.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004
Pierre, Biggio leading the way
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderThe ideal leadoff man is a player who reaches base often and disrupts defenses with speed.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2004
Alfonzo, Erstad lacking power
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderSome players have got to be wondering when that first long fly of the season is finally going to come.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2004
Peep Show
Jim BakerByung-Hyun Kim's starting days with the Red Sox are over -- at least for the time being.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2004
Lopez, Beltre off to flying starts
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderSome of the players ranked in the top ten in OPS are simply imposters who will not survive the test of time.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2004
Astros-Cubs race should be epic
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderBoston and Houston might not win their respective divisions, but they will be the two teams left standing.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2004
Peep Show
Jim BakerESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around MLB.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2004
Peep Show
Jim BakerESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around MLB.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2004
Spring is for hope -- not cold reality
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderThis is the time of year when all things are possible, and everyone has a chance to contend.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2004
Peep Show
Jim BakerESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around MLB.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2004
Won-loss record can be misleading
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderThe last place you should probably look to measure a pitcher's performance is the won-loss record.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2004
Dodgers may have lost Gagne
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderWinning their arbitration hearing with closer Eric Gagne may well cost the Dodgers in the end.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2004
Maddux doesn't guarantee anything
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderFour teams -- Chicago, Philadelphia, Florida, and Houston -- are touting their rotations as the best in the NL.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2004
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