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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

The Tigers must address Cabrera

Buster Olney

Police reportedly don't know everything that took place inside Miguel Cabrera's home Saturday morning because neither the Tigers' first baseman nor hi...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Milwaukee Brewers

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the Milwaukee Brewers, who -- despite a slugging young core -- fell completely out of the NL Central race.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling

Buster Olney

Maybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009

BP Daily: Infielders Anonymous

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus examines the reasons why guys drafted as shortstops -- like Ryan Braun -- don't usually play there when they get to the pros and considers some current top prospects who might need to change their positions in the bigs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

A cheap Halladay alternative

Buster Olney

Here are the statistical lines for two starting pitchers, compiled over a season: Pitcher A: 132 innings, 124 hits, 2.73 ERA, 17 walks, 113 strikeou...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Jays must trade Halladay now

Buster Olney

A whole bunch of baseball people traveled to Toronto this weekend to watch Roy Halladay pitch, as Ken Fidlin writes. It's a sure sign of a robust mark...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 19, 2009

BP Daily: Phils should deal for Doc now

Jay Jaffe, Baseball Prospectus

Roy Halladay is worth nearly four wins from here to October. Why wait? Here are four teams, in addition to the defending champs, that should have J.P. Ricciardi on speed dial.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Braun uses numbers to his advantage

Special to ESPN.com

Ryan Braun is hitting the ball hard -- he has the highest well-hit average in baseball -- when ahead in the count.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 28, 2009

Numbers slightly favor Wainwright

Special to ESPN.com

Adam Wainwright and Jeff Suppan face off for the first time since engaging in a 1-0 pitching duel, won by Milwaukee, on May 16.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009

Teahen a part of widespread optimism in K.C.

Buster Olney

Mark Teahen's transition to second base began on a Little League field in Peoria, Ariz., in December. He went there with his brother and girlfriend to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 01, 2009

BP Daily: Warning signs ahead

Will Carroll, Baseball Prospectus

With time getting tight, teams are looking closely at the injuries they have and working hard to prevent new ones.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009

30/30: Return of the 'Bangers?

ESPN Stats & Information, Special to Insider

While questions surround the rotation, Milwaukee's fortunes in 2009 will be driven by some of its big bats.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009

White Sox's Ramirez, Cubs' Soriano quite similar

Special to ESPN.com

The White Sox's Alexei Ramirez and the Cubs' Alfonso Soriano have quite a few similarities.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Top of the order hurting Brewers

Special to ESPN.com

The Brewers' first three hitters -- Mike Cameron, Craig Counsell and Ryan Braun -- have struggled recently, which has played a major role in Milwaukee's struggles.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008