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March 17, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: Weekend Wrapup

by Bryan Smith

ACC action brings the focus on college diamonds back East, while a six-pack of starting pitchers (and likely June picks) shine.

March 13, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: College Weekend Preview

by Bryan Smith

Horace Greeley's got nothing on Bryan when it comes to going west.

March 10, 2008

College Prospectus: West Coast Bias

by Bryan Smith

Some surprise losses this weekend reshuffle the Top 12 Rankings.

March 6, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: College Action Preview

by Bryan Smith

Virginia's dominance might be tempered if we consider strength of schedule, and Stanford might deserve some optimism.

March 3, 2008

College Prospectus: Breaking Down the Action

by Bryan Smith

A recap of the college games from over the weekend that was, and introducing a ranking of the nation's top teams.

February 28, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: NCAA Weekend Review and Preview

by Bryan Smith

Our new Thursday staple, previewing the the pro prospects of tomorrow and the action to come on college diamonds around the country.

February 19, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: Other Programs to Follow

by Bryan Smith

A selection of surprise teams, good programs, and underrated college squads you should keep in mind following this year's season.

February 12, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: The Next Rung Down

by Bryan Smith

Who didn't make it to last year's College World Series, but rate highly enough to be seen as likely contenders this year?

February 5, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: Reviewing the '07 CWS Slate

by Bryan Smith

What does the future hold for the eight teams who made it to Omaha last year?

January 29, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: The College All-Talent Pitching Staff

by Bryan Smith

Moving to the mound, there's a crop of juniors whose names you need to know, and a cadre of underclassmen behind them equally worthy of mention.

January 22, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: The College All-Talent Team

by Bryan Smith

Reviewing the best catches in the college talent pool, from which tomorrow's stars will be picked this June.

January 15, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: Changes

by Bryan Smith

A few recent rule changes might alter the landscape of college baseball, and not for the better.

January 9, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: Expanding the Base

by Bryan Smith

College baseball's growth and popularity are trending upwards, but more needs to be done.

January 2, 2008

Wait 'Til Next Year: Previewing the College Baseball Season

by Bryan Smith

Kicking off a series of previews of college baseball with a look at league strengths and park effects.

December 18, 2007

Wait 'Til Next Year: Hatching Cardinals

by Bryan Smith

New GM John Mozeliak and player development honcho Jeff Luhnow have started turning things around for the Cards' system.

December 11, 2007

Wait 'Til Next Year: Fishing for Mediocrity?

by Bryan Smith

The Marlins' mass acquisition of other people's pitchers hasn't delivered dividends in the last two and a half years.

December 5, 2007

Wait 'Til Next Year: Practically Free Pitchers

by Bryan Smith

Bryan runs down the pitcher-heavy list of Rule 5 eligibles to see who might be worth a flyer in tomorrow's draft.

November 27, 2007

Wait 'Til Next Year: Or December

by Bryan Smith

The Rule 5 Draft might be slim pickings this year, but there are some players whose AFL experience in particular might make them attractive to teams.

November 20, 2007

Wait 'Til Next Year: The Hawaiian Winter League Top 10

by Bryan Smith

The latest addition to the winter league spread offers a great venue to test prospects from deeper down in MLB organizations.

November 6, 2007

Wait 'Til Next Year: Breakout Prospects

by Bryan Smith

Bryan's list of breakout-potential players has a number of names that might not yet be on your radar.