Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Kansas City Royals
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rapid April-to-late summer decline of the Kansas City Royals in 2009.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 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
The maddening pace of perfection
Buster OlneyNobody had to tell Mark Buehrle to work so fast or to pitch his innings with the frantic pace of someone running to the bathroom during a commercial b...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 24, 2009
Dr. BP's Prescriptions: AL Central
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusNeed a cure for your favorite team in the AL Central? BP Daily offers remedies for the Tigers, White Sox, Twins, Royals and Indians -- satisfaction guaranteed!
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009
In acquiring Betancourt, K.C. comes up short
Keith LawThe Royals kicked off their offseason last winter by acquiring Mike Jacobs, a player so limited in skills that acquiring him made little sense even before considering their...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 10, 2009
The Buster Olney AL All-Stars
...Yankees; Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox; Ian Kinsler, Rangers; Juan Rivera, Angels; Brandon Inge, Tigers; Jorge Posada, Yankees; Mike Napoli, Angels; Carl Crawford, Rays Notes: I would go with three catchers, figuring that I might pinch...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 07, 2009
Piniella confronts Bradley, seeks change
Television producers and directors like to focus on Lou Piniella because the Cubs manager is often like an active volcano, his anger coming in discern...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 27, 2009
Inside the Matchups: Silva vs. Royals, Harden vs. Astros
Tom Haberstroh, Special to ESPN InsiderTom Haberstroh previews two matchups for Wednesday night: Carlos Silva versus the Royals and Rich Harden versus the Astros.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009
Greinke might be ready to win a Cy Young
...Gordon out until midseason, Mark Teahen is moving back to third base, as Bob Dutton writes. Mike Jacobs is taking a swing at poverty. • Watched a lot of the Pirates' game Monday, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 21, 2009
Clayton Kershaw breaking out; Justin Upton struggling
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey has the latest scouting updates on Clayton Kershaw, Justin Upton, Chris Young, Justin Verlander, Brad Penny, Brett Anderson and Mike Jacobs.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009
BP Daily: In reality, a fantasy nightmare
Marc Normandin, Baseball ProspectusIf real teams played in your fantasy league, which squads would have the least fantasy value?
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009
30/30: Will Hermida ever blossom?
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderFlorida Marlins outfielder Jeremy Hermida slumped in 2008, seemingly losing the ability to hit fastballs. Florida's future success depends in part to his regaining his mojo.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009
BP Daily: Reality check, part II
Marc Normandin, Baseball ProspectusSpring training numbers always are tricky. Here are some hot or cold ones to pay attention to.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009
BP Daily: Reality check, part I
Marc Normandin, Baseball ProspectusSpring training numbers always are tricky. Here are some hot or cold ones to ignore.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009
30/30: Over for Overbay?
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderESPN's exclusive Next Level research shows exactly why the Jays' first baseman is declining so rapidly. Pitch-by-pitch analysis lets you in on what every pitcher is already exploiting.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009
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