http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Stephen Strasburg's numbers show he is in a league of his own, even compared to past top pitching prospects who did not pan out.]]> June 08, 2009 04:46:16 PDT Rob Neyer offers a look at his projected standings, which have the Red Sox missing the playoffs in 2008.]]> April 10, 2008 06:22:52 PDT With two playoff teams from last year, the AL Central is the majors' hottest division. But will it continue its success in '07?]]> January 24, 2007 04:20:13 PST In handing out $55 million to Gil Meche, the Royals showed they were short-sighted in spending the new-found money they have.]]> December 11, 2006 09:07:53 PST The Royals are churning out runs, and there's a real chance the lineup will get even better in the next year or two, writes Rob Neyer.]]> September 15, 2006 03:24:01 PDT If new Royals GM Dayton Moore is as good as advertised, there really is reason for hope in Kansas City, writes Rob Neyer.]]> June 01, 2006 04:47:44 PDT Everybody seems to live in a sort of Bizarro Baseball World in the Royals' organization.]]> April 26, 2006 02:28:50 PDT Scott Eyre's three-year deal with the Cubs is the latest evidence that there's plenty of money to go around.]]> November 18, 2005 09:22:25 PST Plenty can be learned from a fantasy baseball symposium and some Arizona Fall League games.]]> November 09, 2005 06:31:01 PST This year's Gold Glove choices prove once again that the voters are either lazy or willfully ignorant.]]> November 04, 2005 07:57:44 PST While stars rule the headlines, lesser-known players have always stepped up in the clutch to help teams capture glory.]]> October 21, 2005 05:51:12 PDT Even though the Indians missed the playoffs, they still managed to accomplish a lot this season.]]> October 03, 2005 06:23:39 PDT There's a reason teams overpay for starting pitching year after year: Proven VeteransTM Syndrome.]]> September 21, 2005 09:48:07 PDT Zack Greinke was supposed to be the next Greg Maddux, but he's a long way off.]]> September 16, 2005 10:00:02 PDT The American League and National League wild-card races are finally sorting themselves out.]]> September 09, 2005 06:22:23 PDT