Keith Law

Keith Law

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Keith Law is the senior baseball analyst for Scouts Inc. Before joining ESPN, Law served as special assistant to the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays and was a writer for Baseball Prospectus.

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Here were my top 3 for NL Cy Young

Keith Law

My NL Cy Young ballot was 1. Tim Lincecum 2. Javier Vazquez 3. Adam Wainwright Lincecum was a no-brainer, and it's disappointing to see that a ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Closing the market

Keith Law

If there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Those who favored King Felix and Verlander

Keith Law

The AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The market for those coming off injuries

Keith Law

One problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Lackey's and Bay's markets emerge

Keith Law

Last week the Hall of Fame announced the entries on its nonplayer ballot, which includes owners, umpires, executives, managers and longtime union head...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

My 2009 awards picks

Keith Law

Here are my fictional ballots for five of the six postseason awards. I've omitted my NL Cy Young ballot because I had a formal vote on that award and ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Ranking the top free agents (Nos. 31-50)

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

Keith Law lists his top free agents, from Matt Holliday at No. 1 to Adam Everett at No. 50.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Ranking the top free agents (Nos. 1-10)

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

Keith Law lists his top free agents, from Matt Holliday at No. 1 to Adam Everett at No. 50.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Ranking the top free agents (Nos. 11-30)

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

Keith Law lists his top free agents, from Matt Holliday at No. 1 to Adam Everett at No. 50.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Analyzing the early hot-stove deals

Keith Law

I'm shocked and disappointed that the Hot Stove League didn't go on hiatus during my vacation, but I can make the adjustment. Here are my quick takes ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Insider Intel: 2009 World Series

Keith Law, ESPN Insider

Keith Law checks in with a scout's eye on the 2009 World Series, offering five keys for the Phillies, five for the Yankees and an ultimate series prediction. Plus notes from Inside Edge, Baseball Prospectus and ESPN Stats & Information.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Starlin Castro headed for stardom

Keith Law

...Castro has better bat control and ability to adjust to changing speeds.) To read more from Keith Law's trip to Arizona -- including his thoughts on the future backstop in the Bronx -- you must...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Tanner Scheppers looks like the real deal

Keith Law

...is better, though, and he may just need time to get used to it. The rest of Keith's observations from a weekend in the Arizona Fall League -- including another young Texas Rangers pitcher to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Dustin Ackley and Jenrry Mejia impressive in AFL

Keith Law

...more frequently, he's a potential No. 1 or No. 2 starter. To read more of Keith Law's AFL observations, including his take on Dustin Ackley, you must be an ESPN Insider. Dustin...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Insider Intel: Angels versus Red Sox

Keith Law, ESPN Insider

Keith Law previews the Red Sox and Angels series, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009