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With Friday's news of right-hander Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers agreeing to a record-setting contract, the drama of whether baseball's best pitcher would see free agency in two years came to an end. Some could say it was predictable in...

Blog | March 30, 2013

Jim Bowden, Keith Law and Buster Olney bring you the latest installment of the Future Power Rankings, looking at how well each team is set up for sustained success.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2013

In 2004, outfielder Carlos Beltran came into the season making $9 million on a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals. By the time 2005 spring training rolled around, he was with the New York Mets making $119 million on a seven-year contract w...

Blog | October 03, 2012

Jim Bowden, Keith Law and Buster Olney give you an in-season update of the Future Power Rankings. Here's the top 15.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2012

The buildup to the 2012 trade deadline has been better than advertised. We've already seen the Detroit Tigers trade a couple of top prospects for Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante, the Los Angeles Dodgers swing a deal for Hanley Ramirez, and the New Yo...

Blog | July 27, 2012

After two months of the season, there are already some clear and obvious choices for the 2012 All-Star Game. But there are also some not so obvious names, as well as intriguing names among as possible first-time All-Stars, too. The fans will vot...

Blog | June 08, 2012

PHOENIX -- The Cincinnati Reds are excited about the potential of their rotation for the short- and long-term, but don't be surprised if left-hander Aroldis Chapman isn't a part of it come Opening Day as there is strong sentiment that he could start ...

Blog | February 29, 2012

To say baseball's landscape has shifted this offseason is an understatement. There was an exodus of talent to the American League, and teams like the Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees find themselv...

Blog | February 17, 2012

ESPN Insider kicks off its first edition of the MLB Future Power Rankings, as Jim Bowden, Keith Law and Buster Olney break down how well each team is set up for sustained success.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2012

This offseason we've witnessed some massive, industry-shaking signings and blockbuster trades. But even the teams that made major moves still have some problems. With that in mind, here are five deals that would go a long way toward boosting the chan...

Blog | January 31, 2012

After years of watching his team be outbid in the free-agent market, Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno took matters into his own hands this past week by signing the best player in baseball, Albert Pujols, and the best pitcher on the free-agent mar...

Blog | December 10, 2011

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden details how much he would pay each of the top 50 free agents and provides the best fits for each of them.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2011

Whether they're in a pennant race or not, major-league general managers are already working feverishly on next year's team. Between now and the rest of the season, they are keeping an eye on every player who will be eligible for free agency. They wan...

Blog | August 25, 2011

Editor's Note: Jim Bowden selected five trade scenarios from more than 600 proposed by friends of the ESPN Baseball Tonight Facebook page. His analysis of each trade is included below. ***** PROPOSAL NO. 1 Facebook friend: Jimmy Maricle Tra...

Blog | July 23, 2011

Here are the top seven teams that should pursue Prince Fielder come November, when he can become a free agent: 1. Baltimore Orioles The Orioles are the best fit for Prince Fielder. Peter Angelos, the Orioles' owner, has not spent the money on a...

Blog | June 15, 2011