A chip-cashing trade
Buster OlneyThe trade will include big names and first-round picks when it is finally completed. Curtis Granderson is an All-Star with some major numbers and a su...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Tigers, Twins and my award picks
Buster OlneyCarl Pavano seemed almost out of breath Sunday night, naturally, at the end of a day in which he and the Twins had won a game they had to win, after t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009
For one night, Ordonez worth the cost
Buster Olney...Ordonez with a fastball. Duensing fired a fastball, Ordonez attacked, and drove the ball to left field. Adam Everett scored, and so did Placido Polanco, and Ordonez stood at second base. The Tigers had a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Toronto Blue Jays
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Toronto Blue Jays. The Roy Halladay situation hangs over them, as does playing in the AL East, but this team could be more competitive soon.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009
A slimmer Kung Fu Panda is needed
Buster OlneyThe Giants lost again Saturday and will soon be eliminated, and in time their focus will shift to 2010, as John Shea writes. Pablo Sandoval will like...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009
The overlooked stars of the season
Buster Olney...hitters: Bailey has 81 strikeouts, sixth-most in the majors among relievers, and only 23 walks. Adam Lind, Toronto Blue Jays. Aaron Hill has had a record-setting season, but right behind him in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009
Joe Torre's Straw man acquisition
Buster OlneyJoe Torre loved having Darryl Strawberry on his bench in the days when the two were manager and player with the New York Yankees. Strawberry didn't pl...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2009
How Wagner shifted the market
Buster OlneySometime Tuesday morning, the reality of Billy Wagner's circumstances broadsided him. Regardless of whether he stayed with the Mets or not, Wagner alm...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 26, 2009
Why the Jays didn't discard their ace
Peter Gammons...hope to re-sign Marco Scutaro. "Aaron Hill [.287, 24 HR] is a star," Ricciardi said. "Adam Lind [.906 OPS] is on his way to being one. Travis Snider can be. J.P. Arencibia...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 31, 2009
Polanco falling behind at the plate
Special to ESPN.comPlacido Polanco's numbers have dropped significantly, and the reason is his struggles hitting from behind in the count.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009
Ranking the NL's easiest roads to the postseason
Buster OlneyHere's the ranking of strength of schedule in the second half in the NL. It's great news if you're a fan of the Brewers or the Dodgers or the Marlins,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 18, 2009
Losing the noise, raising the Price
David Price had been back with the Rays about three weeks, with inconsistent results, and Tampa Bay pitching coach Jim Hickey was asked about what he ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 10, 2009
The Buster Olney AL All-Stars
...among first basemen other than Russell Branyan; I'd start Morneau because of the defense) LF: Adam Lind, Jays (a .999 OPS versus right-handed pitchers) 2B: Ben Zobrist, Rays (a .934 OPS versus...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 07, 2009
All-Star follies come with selections
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.The All-Star rosters were announced, and there are plenty of problems on both teams and in the process itself.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2009
Forecasting MLB All-Star lineups
Jeff Bennett, ESPN Stats & InformationESPN's researchers dive into the midsummer intrigue of the All-Star selection process and fill out the likely lineups.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009
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