Rays simply couldn't afford to keep Kazmir
Buster Olney...Rodriguez and Roy Halladay and Manny Ramirez, a group that also Eric Byrnes and Jeff Suppan and Aaron Harang and Jake Westbrook. It's a group that does not include Derek Jeter or Mark Teixeira...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009
Yadier Molina knows squat
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineHe may not be Pujols, but the Cardinals' All-Star catcher is definitely the man behind the plate.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009
Joe Mauer's Derby power muse
There was a day many years ago when Jim O'Neill had to try to coax Joe Mauer into trying to power the baseball. So a few days ago, O'Neill was surpris...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 13, 2009
How a lane change worked for Street
Spring training had just begun and Huston Street figures he'd been in the Rockies camp about 48 hours when Bob Apodaca, the Colorado pitching coach, a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 22, 2009
Evan Anundsen throws a no-hitter
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein highlights Tuesday's most intriguing minor league performances, including a no-hitter for little-known Brewers farmhand Evan Anundsen.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009
Some young arms could crack A's rotation
Buster OlneyWhen spring training began, the odds of Brett Anderson and/or Trevor Cahill and/or Vin Mazzaro being part of the Oakland Athletics' rotation on April ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 11, 2009
BP Daily: Cubs gamble in offseason
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusWe're still projecting a handy victory in the NL Central for the Cubs, currently averaging 94 wins.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009
Mets must manage bullpen better
Matt Meyers, ESPN The MagazineAdding Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz will help the Mets' bullpen, but manager Jerry Manuel still must learn how to better use his new weapons.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009
Mets pitching for a title, at last
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThough we lack a crystal ball to foretell the arc of the 2009 season, the Mets currently project as the NL East front-runners.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009
A night to celebrate stars
Buster OlneyNew York's baseball writers dinner is an enormous event, with the major award winners on hand to accept their trophies. Willie Weinbaum, a colleague o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 26, 2009
McGwire's brother about as bad as it gets
Buster OlneyA candidate for least interesting story of the year so far, for me, is word that Mark McGwire's brother, Jay, has circulated a book proposal in which ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 23, 2009
Teams that still have significant holes to fill
...dealing, writes Larry Stone. Jack Zduriencik's first trade was a good one, writes Steve Kelley. Aaron Heilman wants to be a starting pitcher, writes John Hickey. • The Giants and Athletics believe they...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2008
Ranking the moves at the winter meetings (Nos. 6-25)
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.A breakdown of the 25 moves made at this year's winter meetings in Las Vegas.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008
Brewers' time in the spotlight has, sadly, passed
...Cashman said he travels differently than the Red Sox do. • The Rockies' efforts to land Aaron Heilman came up short. • The D-backs are targeting Felipe Lopez. • The Phils' Chris Coste...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2008
Mussina retiring to the quiet life
...are shining, writes David O'Brien. The Braves have made an offer to Will Ohman. • Aaron Heilman wants to be a starter, and if he can't get that, he wants to be...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2008
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