The AL Central was won by one of these two teams in three of the four seasons and while one of the below players is a five-tool perennial MVP candidate, the other is an old-fashioned slugger. Read more »
Baseball Analysis
Be The GM: Grady Sizemore Vs. Carlos Quentin
Grading The Deal: Oakland Signs Cabrera
The Oakland A's continued their aggressive offseason with an in-Spring Training move by signing shortstop Orlando Cabrera to a one-year, $4 million deal. Read more »
Be The GM: Miguel Cabrera Vs. Travis Snider
The Tigers and Jays resume the Battle of Highway 401 with Miguel Cabrera taking on Travis Snider. Read more »
The RealGM.com Fantasy Baseball Rankings For The 2009 Season
Some of Alex Rodriguez's numbers may be in question after his admission of past steroid use, but there's no denying that he's worthy of the first overall pick in fantasy drafts. Read more »
Ranking The Yankees' Roster In 2009 Importance
We don't know exactly which 25 players will be on the opening day roster for the Yankees. However, we do know who the 25 most important will be to their title hopes. Read more »
Be The GM: Which Player Would You Start A Franchise With?
Tim Lincecum has been nicknamed the Franchise by the Giants, but he has a whole league of excellent talent to compete with in our series. Read more »
Be The GM: Vote-In Players
Between David Price, David Wright, Jose Reyes, CC Sabathia, Joba Chamberlain, Jonathan Papelbon and Stephen Strasburg, there is a whole All-Star team of players who weren't their franchise's best. Read more »
Prospect Report: Engel Beltre, Texas Rangers
Engel Beltre has the potential to be a 20 homer, 40 double, 15 triple, 50 steal offensive player on an annual basis. Read more »
Does Batting Reyes Third Make Sense For The Mets?
It initially sounds like an idea concocted in Mr. Met's lair, but what would happen on the field if Jose Reyes batted third? Read more »
Prospect Report: Martin Perez, Texas Rangers
Martin Perez is a boy wonder southpaw with remarkable intangibles and the kind of stuff to become one of the best finesse pitchers in the game. Read more »
Phillies Have Rough Start To Spring
The Phillies are still World Series Champions, despite their disappointing spring loss to the Pirates on Wednesday. Read more »
Prospect Report: Michael Main, Texas Rangers
If Michael Main can stay healthy, he can become one of the better power pitcher's in the AL West. Read more »
Three Point Plan To Keep Pujols In St. Louis
While Albert Pujols expressed his desire to remain in St. Louis for his entire career, he left a door open to potentially leave. Read more »
Prospect Report: Derek Holland, Texas Rangers
Derek Holland has emerged from virtually nowhere to be in the tier of LHP prospects behind David Price and Madison Bumgarner. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Braves Add Anderson
For a cheap price, Garret Anderson brings a veteran presence and a bat that the Braves desperately needed. Read more »
?Striking Out? With The D-Backs: Late-February
Will the D-Backs young lineup bounce back after a 2008 in which they trailed off? Who will be the fifth starter and can they get better consistency out of their bullpen? Read more »
Ranking The Yankees' Roster In 2009 Importance
We don't know exactly which 25 players will be on the opening day roster for the Yankees. However, we do know who the 25 most important will be to their title hopes. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Mariners Bring Griffey Home
Seattle designated hitters had a .608 OPS in 2008, which was the worst in the AL by nearly 100 points. Ken Griffey Jr. will likely beat that almost on reputation alone, especially if he is used exclusively against righties. Read more »
Rays Reach For Repeat In '09
The Rays surprised a lot of people with their run to the World Series in 2008, and they enter uncharted territory with lofty exceptions in 2009. Read more »
Three Point Plan To Keep Pujols In St. Louis
While Albert Pujols expressed his desire to remain in St. Louis for his entire career, he left a door open to potentially leave. Read more »