http://prospectinsider.com Coverage of Major League Baseball, its top prospects and the draft, with a special focus on player development and scouting en-us 2010 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 04:00:00 EST http://www.rssfeedssubmit.com/rss-generator/ http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-eight-days Sat, 4 Feb 2012 04:00:00 EST Is just Smoak a lock to be the every day first-baseman? This and more by Adam H. Wong http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-eight-days Fri, 3 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST The third base battle, links and analysis on the Jackson and Kotchman signing by Alex Carson http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-nine-days Thur, 2 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST Who's going to back up Ackley and Ryan? Links, and fun for the family in Peoria. http://prospectinsider.com/view/mlb's-top-young-power-hitters/ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST Churchill ranks the top 15 power hitters 25 and under. Is your team represented? http://prospectinsider.com/view/guillen's-role-in-seattle Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST Churchill discusses the addition of Carlos Guillen, what the veteran's role may be and how if impacts the M's lineup. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-10-days Wed, 1 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST Adam H. Wong discusses the starting rotation in this edition of the countdown. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-11-days Tues, 31 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST Alex Carson gives us a first-hand take on FanFest, speculates on the value of managers and more in this edition of the countdown http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-12-days Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST Day two of fanfest, Manny Ramirez, shameless promotion and more by Chris Crawford http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-13-days Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST Day one of FanFest, links, and more Peoria goodies from Chris Crawford. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-14-days Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST Fanfest, links, and much more from the incomparable Adam H. Wong. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-15-days Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST Spring-training invites, front-office talk, and a cornucopia of links by Alex Carson. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-not-extending-ichiro Thur, 26 Jan 2012 20:40:00 EST The M's aren't planning on extending the contract of their most marketable position player. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-16-days Thur, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST A final thought on the Michael Pineda trade, some linkage, and weather talk by Chris Crawford. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-17-days Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST The countdown continues: Prince Fielder, Brandon Morrow, and DH talk by Adam H. Wong. http://prospectinsider.com/view/next-for-the-mariners Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Montero for Pineda is done,Posada's hall-of-fame candidacy and linkage in this edition by Alex Carson. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-18-days Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST Montero for Pineda is done,Posada's hall-of-fame candidacy and linkage in this edition by Alex Carson. http://prospectinsider.com/view/notebook:-fielder-and-the-rotation Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST The latest on Prince Fielder and how his presence might impact the M's starting rotation. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-19-days Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST What does Kevin Millwood bring to the table? Could Sean Henn help the Mariner bullpen? That and more about food. http://www.rssfeedssubmit.com/rss-generator/ http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-20-days Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST Marco Scutaro, Jesus Montero and some of the eats around Peoria are featured in this edition. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-21-days Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:13:00 EST Adam H. Wong takes a look at the happenings around the league and discusses the Yu Darvish introduction. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-22-days Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:30:00 EST A veritable buffet of information from Alex Carson in the fourth edition of the spring training countdown. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-23-days Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST Yu Darvish, Oliver Perez, a look at the blogosphere and more from Chris Crawford in the third edition of the countdown. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-24-days Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST Adam H. Wong takes a look at arbitration, the Mariner Hall of Fame, and Yu Darvish in the second installment of the spring training countdown. http://prospectinsider.com/view/countdown-to-peoria:-25-days Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST The first installment of our countdown to spring training by Alex Carson. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-not-waiting-around-for-prince Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST Jason A. Churchill reports that the Mariners appear to be in stealth mode, suggesting a surprise move may be on its way. http://prospectinsider.com/view/trade-with-yankees-strengthens-m's-farm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST Jason A. Churchill takes a look at how the M's-Yankees trade impacts Seattle's farm system. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-pay-steep-price-for-montero/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST Churchill analyzes the trade the Mariners made with the Yankees that landed the club a big bat. http://prospectinsider.com/view/latest-on-fielder,-m's-roster/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST The latest in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes, plus notes on trading Brandon League, Chone Figgins and other major possibilities. http://prospectinsider.com/view/heilman-could-help-in-2012/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST Aaron Heilman was terrible in 2011, can he help the bullpen in 2012? http://prospectinsider.com/view/how-i'd-change-the-hof-voting/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST Alex Carson discusses changes he'd make to the Hall of Fame voting process. http://prospectinsider.com/view/rizzo,-fielder-and-the-m's/ Mon, 9 Jan 2012 08:26:00 EST Adam H. Wong examines the impact of the Anthony Rizzo trade, and what it does to the Fielder situation http://prospectinsider.com/view/impact-of-hisashi-iwakuma/ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Alex Carson and Jason A. Churchill talk about the signing of Hisashi Iwakuma -- includes scouting report. http://prospectinsider.com/view/building-the-back-of-the-rotation/ Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Wong explores back of the rotation options http://prospectinsider.com/view/forever-subscriptions/ Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:00:43 EST Take advantage of the final offer ever of the Forever Subscription, at a discounted price! http://prospectinsider.com/view/fielder-field-cut-in-half Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:40:43 EST The Prince Fielder chase lives on, but maybe not for much longer. http://prospectinsider.com/view/top-10-mlb:-rotations/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:00:43 EST An early look at the league's top 10 starting rotations, as well as how that list may look in 3-4 years. http://prospectinsider.com/view/five-pineda-trade-ideas/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:43 EST The M's could seriously consider trading Michael Pineda, so Jason A. Churchill takes a look at what blockbuster packages might work. http://prospectinsider.com/view/2012-al-west-roster-movement:-volume-i/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:02:43 EST Chris Crawford takes a look at the roster movement throughout the division, who's improved the most? The answer won't surprise you. http://prospectinsider.com/view/fielder,-pineda-and-felix/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:12:43 EST Churchill discusses the latest rumors on what it might take for the M's to sign Fielder, what Pineda could bring back in a trade and a deal that actually might make sense for the M's in offering King Felix to an NL club. http://prospectinsider.com/view/weekend-wrap:-sherrill,-latos-and-darvish/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:12:43 EST A look at the weekend's happenings http://prospectinsider.com/view/darvish-discussion/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:12:43 EST Yu Darvis: yes or no? http://prospectinsider.com/view/a-different-argument-for-edgar/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:45:43 EST There's a plethora of reasons Edgar should be a hall of famer. Alex Carson examines one that hasn't been discussed much. http://prospectinsider.com/view/lineups-and-ichiro-suzuki/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:19:43 EST There's a good chance the M's change leadoff hitters for 2012. Or at least that is what Jason A. Churchill suggests the Mariners should do. http://prospectinsider.com/view/the-wong-way:-what-the-m's-are-up-against/ Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:10:43 EST So the Angels have signed Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, eh? Adam H. Wong discusses what that means for the Seattle Mariners. http://prospectinsider.com/view/rumor-mill-continues/ Thu, 8 Dec 2011 19:10:43 EST Jason A. Churchill talks Fielder, Darvish, the M's Rule 5 pick and why M's fans shouldn't freak out about the Angels' signing of Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson. http://prospectinsider.com/view/winter-meetings-2011/ Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:20:53 EST Jason A. Churchill and staff keeps us up to date on all the rumors this week. http://prospectinsider.com/view/notes-on-league,-vargas/ Sat, 3 Dec 2011 16:20:53 EST Jason A. Churchill suggests that two M's players could be headed to Minnesota via trade. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-announce-player-development-staff/ Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:20:53 EST Jason A. Churchill discusses how Prince Fielder fits under the M's payroll and what other big bats the M's are looking at this winter. http://prospectinsider.com/view/how-fielder-fits/ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:10:53 EST Jason A. Churchill discusses how Prince Fielder fits under the M's payroll and what other big bats the M's are looking at this winter. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-eye-smith,-two-sign/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:10:53 EST Alex Carson discusses the M's interest in Seth Smith, and notes the most recent MLB free agent signings. http://prospectinsider.com/view/royals-add-broxton-and-flexibility/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:11:53 EST Wong examines the Royals' offseason so far. http://prospectinsider.com/view/another-draft-rule/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:10:17 EST And another draft rule has been unveiled. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-acquire-catcher/ Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:49:17 EST The M's have added a player via trade. http://prospectinsider.com/view/new-rules-help-mariners/ Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:40:17 EST Churchill says the M's will be one of the clubs aided by the new draft rules. http://prospectinsider.com/view/the-new-cba/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:40:17 EST Churchill breaks down the main changes and additions of the new collective bargaining agreement. http://prospectinsider.com/view/two-sport-stars-should-still-choose-baseball/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:00:17 EST With the new CBA rules, two-sport stars may choose football over baseball. Chris Crawford suggests that would be a mistake. http://prospectinsider.com/view/barnes,-nathan-and-market-trends/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:34:17 EST The off-season is starting to heat up, and we're already starting to see some trends. http://prospectinsider.com/view/the-m's-interest-in-bailey/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:00:17 EST The Mariners inquired about A's closer Andrew Bailey. Here's why. http://prospectinsider.com/view/the-m's-should-trade-brandon-league Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:30:17 EST The Mariners have options at closer, rendering Brandon League trade bait. http://prospectinsider.com/view/trade-ideas,-free-agent-rumors Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:30:17 EST Juicy rumors, potential trade targets and news on where Chone Figgins may land this winter. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-miss-out-on-doumit,-kind-of/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:12:17 EST The Twins swooped in and signed Ryan Doumit. Should Mariner fans rejoice? Or recoil in horror? http://prospectinsider.com/view/mlb-awards-2011/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:15:17 EST Prospect Insider polled several baseball bloggers and analysts across the country and came up with some interesting results for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and the rest of the awards for Major League Baseball's 2011 season. http://prospectinsider.com/view/potential-winter-target:-prince-fielder Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:17 EST Jason A. Churchill checks in on the free agency of Prince Fielder. Do the M's have a legit shot? http://prospectinsider.com/view/the-pujols-paradigm/ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 23:00:17 EST Adam H. Wong wonders what kind of impact Albert Pujols' free agent contract might have if he took a big discount to stay in St. Louis. http://prospectinsider.com/view/potential-winter-target:-all-star-of/ Sun, 6 Nov 2011 00:00:17 EST Jason A. Churchill examines the potential availability of an all-star outfielder and projects the Mariners' lineup for 2012. http://prospectinsider.com/view/important-dates,-rule-5-notes/ Sat, 5 Nov 2011 00:20:17 EST Jason A. Churchill lists all the rule 5 eligibles in the M's organization, plus important dates to remember this winter and other potential roster moves. http://prospectinsider.com/view/bargain-bin-free-agents Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:30:17 EST Adam H. Wong takes a quick peak at some of the potential bargain basement deals where clubs could find some reserve help. http://prospectinsider.com/view/potential-winter-target-:-Joey-Votto/ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:00:17 EST Jason A. Churchill takes a look at Joey Votto, a player that could be on the trade block this winter, and the chances he's moved, what it would cost and which teams are a fit. http://prospectinsider.com/view/aardsma,-gwynn/ Tue, 1 Nov 2011 17:00:17 EST Within this notebook, Jason A. Churchill reports that the M's may delve into free agency to find a starting pitcher, relief help and potentially a backup catcher. http://prospectinsider.com/view/potential-winter-target:-grady-sizemore/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:30:17 EST Jason A. Churchill takes a look at whether or not Grady Sizemore is or should be a target for the Seattle Mariners. http://prospectinsider.com/view/realignment-and-the-dh/ Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:30:17 EST Alex Carson analyzes the impact that a 15-15 realignment will have on the value of the designated hitter. http://prospectinsider.com/view/angels-new-gm-was-m's-no.-2-choice/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:30:17 EST Jason A. Churchill talks about the newest GM in the American League West, the M's new player development director and some potential changes within the M's organization and the MLB Draft. http://prospectinsider.com/view/felix-hernandez:-a-2011-retrospective/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:30:17 EST Adam H. Wong explains why Felix was still great in 2011. http://prospectinsider.com/view/potential-winter-target:-logan-morrison Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:17 EST Jason A. Churchill dives into the possibility of Logan Morrison fitting in Seattle. http://prospectinsider.com/view/the-m's-window-starts-now/ Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:00:17 EST Chris Crawford writes that the M's window of opportunity in the AL West starts now. http://prospectinsider.com/view/the-gm-candidates Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:20:17 EST Jason A. Churchill asked his sources about the top GM candidates. http://prospectinsider.com/view/micrisplits-in-the-world-series Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:30:17 EST Adam H. Wong's Prospect Insider debut centers around meaningless microsplits we'll be pebbled with by FOX. http://prospectinsider.com/view/world-series-preview Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:10:17 EST Alex Carson debuts at Prospect Insider with a preview of the 2011 World Series. http://prospectinsider.com/view/how-the-texas-rangers-were-created Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:40:17 EST The Rangers were not built on big-money free agents, but they weren't built through the draft, either. http://prospectinsider.com/view/news-and-notes:-october-14,-2011 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:10:17 EST Chris Crawford checks in with some news and notes on the M's roster, including an intriguing addition, the Arizona Fall League and how former M's are faring in the playoffs. http://prospectinsider.com/view/potential-winter-target:-nick-swisher/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:10:17 EST The M's could potentially take a look at Nick Swisher for their left field vacancy. How legit of an option is Swisher? http://prospectinsider.com/view/potential-winter-target:-david-wright/ Thu, 6 Oct 2011 17:10:17 EST The M's could potentially take a look at David Wright for their vacancy at third base. How legit of an option is Wright? http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-payroll/ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 20:48:17 EST Here are the brass taxes on how much money the M's may be able to spend on payroll next year. http://prospectinsider.com/view/arizona-fall-league-2011/ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:40:17 EST Let's talk AFL! http://prospectinsider.com/view/predicting-the-postseason Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:40:17 EST It's going to be a tough postseason to project forward. http://prospectinsider.com/view/regular-season-playoffs/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:40:17 EST Two playoff berths come down to the final day. Amazing. http://prospectinsider.com/view/battle-of-the-left-fielders/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:40:17 EST Who's in left for the M's in 2012? http://prospectinsider.com/view/impact-of-the-m's-front-office-additions/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:17 EST The M's have added more special assistants to the front office. http://prospectinsider.com/view/prospects-of-the-year-2011 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:40:17 EST Putting a wrap on the MiLB season with the M's Prospects of the Year. http://prospectinsider.com/view/jack-zduriencik/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:40:17 EST Jack Zduriencik holds incredible belief in what he's doing. Should fans have the same confidence? http://prospectinsider.com/view/what-i'm-watching-for-the-next-three-weeks/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:40:17 EST Here is what I am looking for from the M's the next 19 games. http://prospectinsider.com/view/eric-wedge/ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:40:17 EST Eric Wedge has his weaknesses like the rest of us, but he's been solid overall. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-suits-to-be-commended/ Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:50:17 EST There are no longer reasons to complain about Howard Lincoln, Chuck Armstrong and the M's ownership group. http://prospectinsider.com/view/michael-saunders/ Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:00:17 EST Saunders may be done in Seattle, but he's not done as a prospect. http://prospectinsider.com/view/september-call-ups/ Thu, 1 Sep 2011 03:00:17 EST The M's will consider just a few call-ups for September Let's discuss who deserves a look. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-move-forward-with-mcnamara-as-picker/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:00:17 EST Profiling M's scouting director Tom McNamara and a look at the early draft results. http://prospectinsider.com/view/the-perfect-example/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:40:17 EST Notes on the '12 draft, M's payroll and a good win Monday night. http://prospectinsider.com/view/campos-making-significant-progress Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:00:17 EST An M's pitching prospect is taking major steps. http://prospectinsider.com/view/august-top-30/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:20:17 EST The final top 30 of the season. http://prospectinsider.com/view/grading-the-m's-2011-draft/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:30:17 EST The signing deadline came and went Monday and the M's did well for themselves. http://prospectinsider.com/view/signing-deadline/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:30:17 EST The signing deadline is Monday at 8:59 PM PT. http://prospectinsider.com/view/scouting-notes-from-the-nypl Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:30:17 EST The NYPL is loaded with prospects. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-sign-capps/ Tue, 9 Aug 2011 12:30:17 EST The M's sign a key draft pick. http://prospectinsider.com/view/what-wily-mo-does/ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 02:30:17 EST Big Wily Mo is also a comedian. http://prospectinsider.com/view/robinson-video,-plus-notes/ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 21:30:17 EST Video of new M's CF prospect Trayvon Robinson, plus notes on the PTBNL. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-rumor-mill-still-churning/ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:00:17 EST The M's caught a break Saturday as the market has now developed around Erik Bedard, may do same for Brandon League. http://prospectinsider.com/view/m's-acquire-four-for-fister,-pauley/ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:00:17 EST The M's snagged four young players for two big league arms.