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Dontrelle Willis has agreed to drop his grievance against the Baltimore Orioles after the team granted his request to pitch as a starter in the minor leagues, his agent said.

Dontrelle Willis is filing a grievance against the Orioles, alleging that the club placed him on the restricted list and is preventing him from signing with another organization even though he left the O's Triple-A affiliate with the consent.

What kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent by phone Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander, a baseball source said.

Jerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.

Advance scouting helps teams keep track of opponents and gain competitive intelligence.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2005

While some outfielders have already been dealt, there are others still on the market.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2005

How significant is the Latino influence in baseball? It's deeper and more profound than ever, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2005

Insider surveyed 15 major leaguers on the state of player-fan relations, and several seemed legitimately concerned about the way things are headed.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2005

Some players are streaking, others are slumping. Are the numbers for real or April mirages?

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2005

The 2005-06 free-agent crop looks like a downer – short on starting pitching and long on aging icons.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005

When there are salaries to be dumped and superstars to be accommodated, it's time to talk trade.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2004

The GM meetings laid the foundation for an active Hot Stove experience at the winter meetings in December.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2004

Agent Scott Boras has come up with a new designation for his top clients -- "icon players."

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2004

Sunday's deadline for offering arbitration is as much about psychology and politics as it is about baseball.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2003

Polling 15 team executives for their take on A-Rod, Vlad, Tejada, Maddux and other Hot Stove hot topics.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2003