The Red Sox would be the clear favorites in any other division, but the playoffs are probably only a 75% likely scenario because of the Yankees and Rays. Read more »
Baseball Analysis
2010 Season Preview: Boston Red Sox
The Brilliant Moves Of Jack Zduriencik
Jack Zduriencik would probably be a household name in Seattle by now, if anyone knew how to spell it. He gave the Mariners another great offseason and they should be AL West contenders Read more »
2010 Season Preview: New York Mets
The Mets had a completely disappointing 2009 to open Citi Field, filled with injuries. Their offseason created more questions than it solved and competing in the NL East in 2010 looks like a long-shot. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Lincecum Signs $23M Deal
With a fair amount of symmetry, the Giants and Tim Lincecum have agreed to a $23 million deal over two years. Even with this deal and Barry Zito's $18.5 million for 2010, the San Francisco rotation will make on average $7 million apiece. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Yankees Switch Damon For Winn
The Yankees got a good return on their $52 million investment in Johnny Damon, but were hesitant to risk another multi-year deal and instead opted for Randy Winn. Read more »
Final MLB Player Rankings For 2009
Albert Pujols, Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay were amongst baseball's best players again in 2009, but also joining them were Zack Greinke, Justin Verlander, Joe Mauer, Prince Fielder and Felix Hernandez. Read more »
Reds Should Be Patient With Chapman
A $30 million contract for Aroldis Chapman was certainly not a surprise. But the team who issued that contract clearly was a huge surprise. Read more »
Holliday Is Key To Cards? 2010 Success
Despite the disappointing postseason showing, the future always looks bright when your roster boasts the NL MVP and two Cy Young candidates. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Red Sox Replace Lowell With Beltre
Adrian Beltre will replace Mike Lowell at third base and Jason Bay in the batting order. He's a defensive upgrade, but how much offense will Boston miss? Read more »
Grading The Deal: Mets Give Fans Gift In Bay
The Mets badly needed to make a major move this winter. The addition of Jason Bay, along with a healthy lineup, could mean a bounce-back season. Read more »
This Southpaw Ace Will Work For Seattle
It wasn't too long ago the Mariners sold the farm for a lefty starter named Erik Bedard. But unlike Bill Bavasi, GM Jack Zduriencik didn't have to sell the farm to get the more reliably awesome Cliff Lee. Read more »
Why The Designated Hitter Needs To Remain
Baseball needs to get rid of the designated hitter like Derek Jeter needs to get rid of Minka Kelly. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Halladay, Lee Dealt In Three-Way Trade
A three-team trade that saw two former Cy Young award winners change teams is on the biggest trades we've seen in years. How are the Phillies, Blue Jays and Mariners affected by this trade? Read more »
Grading The Deal: Angels Ink Matsui Away From The Bronx
Similar to the Bobby Abreu signing last winter, the Angels have landed Hideki Matsui at a very reasonable price. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Lackey Puts On Sox
John Lackey and agent Steve Hilliard proved a host of pundits wrong by besting the five-year deal signed by A.J. Burnett last winter and this signing will look even better for Boston if it is a precursor to another move. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Mariners Sign Figgins Away From Angels
The Mariners have made several disappointing free agent signings over the past few seasons, but they should get an excellent return by signing the versatile Chone Figgins away from the Angels. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Yankees Win Three-Way Deal
Curtis Granderson should thrive at Yankee Stadium, regardless of where he hits in their potent lineup. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Scutaro Signs With Boston
Marco Scutaro parlayed his career season in 2009 into a big contract from the Red Sox. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Polanco Stabilizes Third Base
Placido Polanco represents a safe signing for the Phillies that worked out last season when they added Raul Ibanez. Read more »
What Halladay Gives You
As Roy Halladay sits on the trading block, all sides can compare him to a 2000 Curt Schilling, who was dealt by Philadelphia to Arizona and went on to win three World Series titles. Read more »