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Breaking down market moves and chatter

Buster Olney

...investment is hardly overwhelming for the Phillies, who swallowed the larger contracts of Geoff Jenkins and Adam Eaton in recent months -- given Polanco's age (34) and declining OPS (which has dropped from .846...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Diminished skills aside, Sheff can still help Mets

Buster Olney

Darryl Strawberry's physical regression in his late 30s was evident every time he had to run in something other than a straight line -- when he pursue...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 04, 2009

Peavy a Padres bright spot ... but for how long?

Buster Olney

The Cubs were on the cusp of a deal for Jake Peavy in the winter, much closer than anybody realized at the time. They were so close, in fact, that Pea...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Ellis' offseason deal looks smart

Buster Olney

Mark Ellis likes playing for the Oakland Athletics and appreciates the way they have dealt with him during his time with the organization. That's why ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 29, 2009

Yanks unconcerned about A-Rod Being A-Rod

Buster Olney

Alex Rodriguez has nine years and about $275 million remaining on his contract, and he'll probably outlast everybody currently in the organization not...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 18, 2009

Don Long and maple bats, one year later

Buster Olney

Don Long, the hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, ventured over to the back fields at the Phillies' complex in Clearwater, Fla., on Friday after...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 14, 2009

The ponderous Ramirez negotiations

Buster Olney

Manny Ramirez probably needs one at-bat, or less, to prepare for the start of the regular season, and given that this is the last day of February, the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 28, 2009

Perez, Motte vying to become Cardinals' closer

Buster Olney

...Bill Hall, Brewers: He's out four to six weeks with a calf injury. • Adam Eaton, Phillies: He's set to make $9 million this year, but doesn't have a spot...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 14, 2009

Red-hot Tribe turn to Sabathia

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney takes a look at Monday's top matchups.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2005

A's put Kennedy in Harden's spot

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney takes a look at Thursday's top matchups.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2005

C.C. revved up in August

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney takes a look at Friday's top matchups.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2005

Eaton goes for win No. 10

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney takes a look at Wednesday's top matchups and the good, the bad, and the ugly from Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2005

Pressure's on Yankees

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney takes a look at Friday's top matchups and the good, the bad, and the ugly from Thursday.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005

Royals playing for Giant sweep

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney takes a look at Thursday's top matchups and the good, the bad, and the ugly from Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2005

Carpenter-Pettitte should be a good one

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

A look at Friday's top matchups and the good, the bad, and the ugly from Thursday.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2005