Links We Like: 3/29/13

It’s been a while since our last set of links, but we’re back in force to bring you the best reads from around the web for your weekend reading.

– Jeff Sullivan analyzes Justin Verlander’s $180 million contract at FanGraphs
– What does March Madness fandom look like in a map? Michael Bailey’s got the answers.
– Chase Stuart expands on his draft analysis, examines the time value of draft picks.
– Harvard’s own Kirk Goldsberry shows LeBron’s evolution over the past few seasons.
– To get a view of what professional NBA analytics looks like, check out Zach Lowe’s great piece.
– Muthu Alagappan re-examines the 10 positions in the NBA.