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Kentucky boy embodies the power of one

Jeremy Schaap, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Bender is a typical 8-year-old boy who wrestles and plays baseball, football and soccer. The only difference is he has one leg. But don't tell Adam he's at a disadvantage. As Jeremy Schaap writes, Adam just plays -- and inspires others along the way.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Identifying major holes teams need to fill

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

By either losing players via trades or through free agency, several teams have major spots to fill in their respective lineups.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Free agents who could very well be bargains

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Randy Johnson to Felipe Lopez to Juan Rivera, "Starting 9" highlights the free agents who could prove to be a nice value for a relatively bargain price.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Alone In The Booth

Eric Neel

Vin Scully has been keeping baseball fans company for 56 years. But they don't really know the man behind the mike

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

NL MVP Pujols my No. 1 pick in '09

Eric Karabell

Albert Pujols is the best player in fantasy baseball, and he had the best 2008 season. Period. Good for the voters for seeing past mere home run and R...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Only big names unaffected by economic climate

...in no rush. He went to a high school football game outside Houston on Saturday with Adam Dunn, Orlando Hudson and other friends. And whether Steinbrenner realizes it or not, Sabathia will give the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Expect Swisher to return to form

...chance that the law of averages won't have time to flex its muscles. In 2003, Adam Dunn batted .215, and .266 the next year (today he's a career .247 hitter). Also in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Fun Facts: MLB Free Agents

Ishita Singh

...Pujols, Sammy Sosa, Moises Alou, Adrian Beltre and Francisco Cordero. 3. Mythbusters, Mark Teixeira-style. 4. Adam Dunn is the Big Donkey. 5. There are a lot of 'Manny being Manny' moments tossed around...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Time to check the shopping lists

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Free agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Can Swisher shake bust label in the Bronx?

Tristan H. Cockcroft

...base specialist with boom-or-bust potential with the bat, in essence a "lite" version of Adam Dunn, or more appropriately, somewhat similar to Jack Cust. There's value in that, it's just...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Six other free agents to watch

...to make if he were to accept arbitration with the Yankees. We'll see what happens. Adam Dunn: At a time when home run numbers are down in the majors, Dunn has mashed 40...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Only a few certainties in Reds' lineup

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

The Reds still need to figure out how to replace some of the power they traded away this summer.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Hudson's expected departure leaves hole at second

John Shea, Special to ESPN.com

The expected departure of free agent Orlando Hudson leaves Arizona with a big hole at second base.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Mets to build around core players

The Mets don't have the kind of money everyone thinks, especially having to pay Billy Wagner $10M next season. They will spend to get a starter, a rel...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008