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The Mets have formally asked permission to speak with Marlins assistant GM Dan Jennings, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports. Crasnick writes: "Jennings is one of the most respected talent evaluators in the business. He drafted a ton of talent in Tampa ...

Teams that have the ability to hit quality pitching usually thrive in the postseason. That said, which lineups among serious playoff contenders are the best?

There are several hitters on contenders who've failed to produce to expectations and must pick up the pace in order to help their teams make the playoffs.

Jerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.

The 2005-06 free-agent crop looks like a downer – short on starting pitching and long on aging icons.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005

As fan voting wraps up, here's how things stand for 12 teams that don't have an obvious All-Star representative.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2004

Don't expect a signing frenzy at this week's GM meetings as teams wait patiently for blue-light specials.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2003