Some random tidbits from paradise
Gordon EdesPUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic -- A few things picked up at David Ortiz's charity golf tournament while contemplating why baseball's winter meetings ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009Sox third baseman says he feels great
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comRed Sox third baseman Mike Lowell says he has been unaffected by trade rumors.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Breaking down market moves and chatter
Buster OlneyLet's pick through some recent developments in the market Item A: The Phillies know Placido Polanco from his days with the team earlier this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
ESPN 100: Nos. 3-11
ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's 100 best sports events of 2009 quiz, questions Nos. 3-11.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Jeter has skills without any of the ills
Jemele Hill, ESPN.comUnlike other prominent athletes, Derek Jeter has never put himself in a position to be publicly embarrassed.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009NEXT No. 4: Stephen Strasburg
Ryan McGee, ESPN The MagazineRyan McGee examines the special relationship between Stephen Strasburg, Washington's No. 1 pick, and Drew Storen.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009
Jeter named SI Sportsman of Year
Associated PressDerek Jeter has been selected Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, becoming the first member of the New York Yankees to win the award.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Turn Black Friday Into Fan Friday
SportsCenter...their 6 game loss to the Lakers last year? - MLB Superstars DVD: The DVD, which features Pudge, A-Rod, Bonds and Clemens, claims that "this Must-Have DVD reveals secrets of MLB's top stars...
Blog | November 27, 2009Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
Buster OlneySo many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Scandal, slurs, sex Happy Holiday!
Lester Munson, ESPN.comUEFA's Gianni Infantino has plenty on his mind these days, like trying to keep a European soccer match-fixing investigation from becoming the worst sports scandal ever. Here's the Courtside Seat view.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Feds want all justices to hear case
Associated PressFederal officials are asking for a rehearing of an appeals court decision that said the government illegally seized drug-testing samples and records of baseball players who allegedly tested positive for steroids.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Pujols wins third MVP
Associated PressAlbert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Yankees GM ready to hit marketplace
ESPN.com news servicesWith free-agent signing season already open, the New York Yankees quickly are putting behind their first Series title since 2000 and turning their attention to 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009A-Rod is first-rounder but Mauer is not
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft explains some of the more difficult decisions he made when coming up with his 2010 top 200 for fantasy baseball.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009