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Projecting a new decade of MLB stars

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Heyward already living up to hype at AFL

Jason Grey

Three 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Diamondbacks

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

Insider 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Rangers' Borbon keeps on running

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason 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

ESPN Insider 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009

Seven possibilities for a Mets front man

Buster Olney

Ordinary news briefings have become public-relations disasters for the New York Mets, writes Ben Shpigel, and members of the team's ownership have end...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2009

BP Daily: A Royal problem in K.C.

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus looks at how the rushed development of Alex Gordon illustrates the Kansas City Royals' problems in grooming talent.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Gonzalez, Fowler coming of age for Rox

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Smoltz manufactures a comeback

Buster Olney

John 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009

10 things to know about raising athletes

Patrick Cain, ESPN The Magazine

Justin and B.J. Upton's parents explain 10 things you should know about raising athletes

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Sandwich Awards: Back from a little hiatus

Jayson Stark

I 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Smoltz and Sox face difficult decisions

Buster Olney

All 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Nine reasons this NYY-BOS series is pivotal

Buster Olney

The 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 06, 2009

Is Garrett Jones for real?

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey takes a closer look at the power surge by the Pirates' Garrett Jones.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Lopez sees final days in Phillies rotation

Special to ESPN.com

Rodrigo Lopez gets the start Monday for the Phillies, but it could be among his last as Pedro Martinez readies to join Philadelphia's rotation.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009