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Norris, Paulino could provide nice return on 2010 investment

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey discusses the future of two hard-throwing Astros hurlers, Bud Norris and Felipe Paulino.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 30, 2009

Rays simply couldn't afford to keep Kazmir

Buster Olney

Had Scott Kazmir remained with the Tampa Bay Rays for 2010, he likely would have been one member of an elite group of about 50 players in Major League...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009

BP Daily: Inside the Yankees' surge

Jay Jaffe, Baseball Prospectus

The Red Sox probably won't sweep the entire season series from the Yankees, who've changed the dynamic from earlier this year. But whatever happens in this four-game series, the bigger issue is this: Both teams still need help in the starting rotation.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009

Teagarden a nice prospect

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey offers up sleepers and pickups for AL- and NL-only leagues and notes that Taylor Teagarden could have a second-half impact.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 05, 2009

Scouting report: Boston Red Sox

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

Keith Law breaks down the Boston Red Sox.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Red Sox doing what the Yankees aren't: sticking to their plan

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Unlike the Yankees of late, the Red Sox are willing to make unpopular decisions to serve the long-term interests of the franchise.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

Webb, Haren faltering at wrong time

...8226; Nomar Garciaparra made a huge play at the end of the Dodgers' sweep, writes Jill Painter. Jonathan Broxton got the last five outs of the game. The Dodgers are gaining ground and confidence, writes...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Grey Matter: Post-All-Star-break leaders

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey takes a category-by-category look at the hitting and pitching leaders since the All-Star break, then offers his perspective.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008

Playing with Numbers: Discussing pitchers' values

AJ Mass, Special to ESPN.com

AJ Mass follows up last week's column on hitters' values by discussing the value of pitchers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 11, 2008

If You're Hardcore: Figuring out Rangers' roles

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris discusses which Rangers will get the most playing time versus lefties and righties this season, as well as which players to look for on the waiver wire.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 17, 2008

Season-opening letdown

...regarded as one of the best closers in baseball, in the same class as J.J. Putz, Jonathan Papelbon and Mariano Rivera. He is considered to be a great and accountable teammate, a leader. In...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Upton's waiting game pays off

B.J. Upton had already pulled a home run down the left-field line against the Yankees' Kei Igawa on April 23, 2007. And when he shot a double down the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2008

Spring training is a barometer

We learned through the tiff between the Yankees and Rays that Joe Girardi believes March is for preparation. I can think of at least one notable perso...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 16, 2008

Oakland believes in Barton

Daric Barton was born in Springfield, Vermont, a piece of fortune that might have doomed him to a life of numb fingers and few opportunities to play b...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 06, 2008

Fantasy Forecaster: Angels, Phillies to finish strong

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris previews Week 25, when the Phillies and Angels are poised to help fantasy owners' causes as they help their own.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 16, 2007