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Buster Olney writes that if you were picking the best pitcher in baseball right now -- not based on track record or anything other than current ability -- it'd be hard to pass up Justin Verlander. But other arms would have a say in the debate.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2012

When Rays manager Joe Maddon describes what he needs James Shields to do, it starts with what he wants his pitcher to create in the heads of opposing hitters. "Weird thoughts," for one. And it starts with adding to the mix.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 2011

Thanks to some simple changes to his delivery, Indians right-hander Justin Masterson is a different pitcher. Just ask his former Red Sox teammates.

Blog | Conversation | June 12, 2010

Prospect Justin Smoak may soon get the call in Texas, where Chris Davis continues to struggle and the Rangers believe they have a real shot at winning the AL West.

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 2010