What's next for Wang, Johnson, Capps and more
Keith Law...for a final bench spot. Kelly Johnson, 2B, Atlanta Braves: It seemed that Atlanta was waiting for Johnson...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Projecting a new decade of MLB stars
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster OlneyThirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
Post-winter meetings questions
Buster OlneyThe most prominent unresolved questions coming out of the winter meetings: 1. Where will Roy Halladay be traded? Halladay We talk all the time...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009
One of many
Buster OlneyA boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Rule 5 picks provide little fantasy value
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey looks at the Rule 5 picks who may have the most use in fantasy leagues in 2010.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster OlneyThe wind here in Indianapolis shook light poles, and the snow rode the same horizontal plane as a Lincecum fastball. Winter meetings, indeed. But insi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
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
Seattle balances cash with caution
Buster Olney...Stone writes. A market is developing for Bay, writes Nick Cafardo. Moves, deals and decisions 1. The Braves now have a budget problem on their hands after Rafael Soriano accepted their offer of arbitration. They...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Why Pineiro will get his payday
Buster Olney...and we will learn later Monday whether Rafael Soriano and Jose Valverde will take arbitration from the Braves and Astros, respectively. By doing this, those pitchers ensure themselves of a big payday for 2010. And...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Where we stand as winter meetings arrive
Buster Olney...ESPN colleague Jerry Crasnick reported on Saturday that Rafael Soriano is seriously considering taking arbitration from the Braves. He could make as much as $8 million in a one-year arbitration decision, and Atlanta would...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009
Starters with same agents could push prices
Buster OlneyChone Figgins is generally regarded as the third-best position player on the market, behind Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, and the fact that he is signi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009
Breaking 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
The Yankees' case for Halladay
Buster OlneyThe Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Wagner to Atlanta may be unwise
Keith LawThe Atlanta Braves needed bullpen help and they signed one of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
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