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Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz fell to the 13th round, on average, in ESPN live drafts prior to this season, which seemed a bit strange, but it made him a nice bargain. Sure, there's outfield depth this season and Cruz has had trouble staying o...

Blog | June 18, 2013

Scott Spratt explains why Josh Hamilton and Joey Votto are among baseball's most misleading hitters.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2013

No, it isn't a very happy time in Southern California. SoCal fans just watched as the Lakers and Clippers got bounced out of the NBA playoffs in the first round, while the Dodgers and Angels have looked like they might not even make the playoffs. ...

Blog | May 08, 2013

Manny Acta writes that Josh Hamilton has somehow become underrated. That's a mistake, and Hamilton will show the league why that is the case very soon.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2013

Even before Jered Weaver got hurt, the Angels were in trouble. Now, things are looking worse. Mike Petriello of FanGraphs explains.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2013

It was an active offseason that witnessed the trade of a Cy Young Award winner, several large, multiteam trades and an inflated free-agent market. So to evaluate and rank the offseason of all 30 teams, I took into account the following factors: &...

Blog | February 12, 2013

Despite losing some key players the Rangers are still a major World Series threat in 2013. Mike Petriello of FanGraphs explains.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2013

Buster Olney writes that it would be a mistake for the Rangers to overreact this offseason after missing on Zack Greinke and James Shields, and losing Josh Hamilton to the Angels. Texas won't let those developments alter the franchise's long-term plan.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2012

The Rangers can solve a lot of problems by making Ian Kinsler their first baseman, writes Dave Cameron.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2012

Buster Olney writes how Josh Johnson could capitalize on his status as the top free-agent pitcher in an otherwise barren market.

Blog | Conversation | December 15, 2012

Buster Olney breaks down the winners and losers of the deal that Josh Hamilton has signed with the Los Angeles Angels. There are many, on both sides.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2012

For the second straight year, the Los Angeles Angels have swooped in to land the biggest free agent out there, signing Josh Hamilton to a five-year deal worth $125 million. The Angels got incredible production from Torii Hunter last year, so Hamil...

Blog | December 13, 2012

Keith Law breaks down the deal that Josh Hamilton signed with the Angels. In the short-term, it's a reasonable value, but the back-end of the deal could be painful.

Blog | Conversation | December 13, 2012

Buster Olney writes about how if Zack Greinke signs, it could set off a slew of other deals. But Josh Hamilton could also get the wheels in motion.

Blog | Conversation | December 06, 2012

Despite my being a veteran of countless winter meetings, baseball's annual gathering still manages to surprise me. Whether it's a blockbuster trade or an out-of-the-blue free-agent signing, the winter meetings always provide a handful of happenings. ...

Blog | November 30, 2012

Ranking the contenders for Josh Hamilton's services based on where he fits best.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2012