Projecting as a middle of the rotation right-hander, Tim Alderson has tremendous command and a devastating curve. Read more »
Baseball Analysis
Prospect Report: Tim Alderson, San Francisco Giants
Be The GM: Geovany Soto Vs. Albert Pujols
The STL/CHC rivalry has produced a lot of casualties over the years and unfortunately for Geovany Soto, he has to take on the juggernaut also known as Albert Pujols in the first round. Read more »
Prospect Report: Angel Villalona, San Francisco Giants
The Giants won a bidding war to sign Angel Villalona and has the potential to become one of the game's best right-handed sluggers. Read more »
The Best Players Of Spring Training '09
While familiar names like Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols and Tim Lincecum have had successful springs, Brett Gardner, Jordan Zimmerman and Dirk Hayhurst have been impressive. Read more »
Be The GM: Ryan Zimmerman Vs. Pedro Alvarez
The Pirates have not been in the playoffs since 1992 and it was 1981 for the Expos/Nationals, but they hope these two third basemen can be the center of rebuilt teams. Read more »
Prospect Report: Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
An excellent contact hitter with occasional pop, the Giants are expecting Buster Posey to be the catcher and focal point of their new era. Read more »
Narrowing The Closer Options To Five
With all the drama this spring over who will be starting and who is healthy, it seems I had forgotten all about the real question: Who's gonna close? Read more »
Be The GM: Hanley Ramirez Vs. Brian McCann
Hanley Ramirez is arguably the most dynamic offensive player in the game, while no catcher has more pop than Brian McCann and both of these young players are just 25 years old. Read more »
Prospect Report: Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants
Madison Bumgarner has a rare level of velocity and command for a LHP and is easily one of the best two or three pitcher prospects in all of baseball. Read more »
Who Will Be The Next Member Of The 40-40 Club?
There has been some 40-40 buzz surrounding Matt Kemp this spring, but Grady Sizemore and Hanley Ramirez are more realistic candidates for that hallowed club currently featuring the who's who of PED legends. Read more »
Let 24 Bat Third?
Grady Sizemore's production in the Cleveland lineup has been tremendously valuable, but would he produce more value if he batted third and was given more RBI opportunities? Read more »
Be The GM: Johan Santana Vs. Cole Hamels
The Mets and Phillies have been annually battling for the NL East division crown. Central to the rivalry are two of the best left-handed pitchers in the game. Read more »
Be The GM: Matt Holliday Vs. Ervin Santana
The Angels and A's have dominated the AL West over the past few seasons and will rely on Ervin Santana and Matt Holliday respectively in 2009. Read more »
Be The GM: Josh Hamilton Vs. Felix Hernandez
The Rangers and Mariners have been on the outside looking in at the Angels and A's over the past few seasons. Read more »
Be The GM: Dustin Pedroia Vs. Alex Rodrigez
These two players continue a long and sometimes overhyped tradition of mutual hate and dislike, but they've also won the previous two MVP awards in the AL. Read more »
Prospect Report: Stephen Strasburg, San Diego State
Stephen Strasburg is one of the best pitching prospects in the past decade and will likely be the top overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft. Read more »
Be The GM: Evan Longoria Vs. Matt Wieters
The Rays have a flood of talent that other organizations could only dream of, but the Orioles have the best prospect in all of baseball. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Manny And The Dodgers Together Again
With a contract that was just $8.8M less than the one they gave Andruw Jones a year ago, Manny Ramirez will remain with the Dodgers. Read more »
Be The GM: Zack Greinke Vs. Joe Mauer
One of the best catchers who has ever played the game takes on one of the game's most enigmatic pitchers. Read more »
Prospect Report: Justin Smoak, Texas Rangers
Justin Smoak is a switch hitter with good power, a good eye and a good glove, so the comparisons to a former Rangers' first baseman is quite easy. Read more »