Projecting a new decade of MLB stars
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Heyward already living up to hype at AFL
Jason GreyThree reasons to pay close attention to this year's Arizona Fall League campaign: 1. Tommy Hanson 2. Gordon Beckham 3. Andrew Bailey Those were just...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Diamondbacks
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Injuries and Murphy's Law buried them this year, but they still have a future -- if they can sign Brandon Webb.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009
Rangers' Borbon keeps on running
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey takes a closer look at Julio Borbon, who has emerged as the Rangers' DH thanks to his speed and performance at the plate. Plus, he looks at the latest September call-ups
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009
NL West is better than you might think
Peter Gammons...s 3.07 is the next best in the NL. "I look at Matt Kemp and Justin Upton and see two young stars who could win multiple MVP awards," one veteran scout says. "Upton...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009
Seven possibilities for a Mets front man
Buster OlneyOrdinary news briefings have become public-relations disasters for the New York Mets, writes Ben Shpigel, and members of the team's ownership have end...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2009
BP Daily: A Royal problem in K.C.
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at how the rushed development of Alex Gordon illustrates the Kansas City Royals' problems in grooming talent.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009
Gonzalez, Fowler coming of age for Rox
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey breaks down the recent hot play of youngsters Carlos Gonzalez, Dexter Fowler, Gerardo Parra and Aaron Laffey from a scout's -- and fantasy owner's -- perspective.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009
Smoltz manufactures a comeback
Buster OlneyJohn Smoltz is a friend and golfing partner of Tiger Woods, which is hardly surprising, because the two men are similar in many ways. Both are superla...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009
10 things to know about raising athletes
Patrick Cain, ESPN The MagazineJustin and B.J. Upton's parents explain 10 things you should know about raising athletes
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009
Sandwich Awards: Back from a little hiatus
Jayson StarkI don't know about you, but I could use a sandwich. Except I'm not referring to a Corned Beef Special here. I'm referring to something much more appet...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2009
Smoltz and Sox face difficult decisions
Buster OlneyAll Boston manager Terry Francona could do was to try to contain the damage the Yankees had done to John Smoltz in the fourth inning Thursday night. A...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009
Nine reasons this NYY-BOS series is pivotal
Buster OlneyThe Hype Meter runs at the highest level whenever the Red Sox and Yankees play, a 10 on a scale of 10 even when it's just a three-game series in April...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 06, 2009
Is Garrett Jones for real?
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey takes a closer look at the power surge by the Pirates' Garrett Jones.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009
Lopez sees final days in Phillies rotation
Special to ESPN.comRodrigo Lopez gets the start Monday for the Phillies, but it could be among his last as Pedro Martinez readies to join Philadelphia's rotation.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009
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