Ultimate '00s trivia

As "We Love the '00s Week" winds down here at ESPN.com, it's time for me to fulfill my resident-triviologist duties and present The Ultimate '00s Triv...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009

Moments that shaped L.A. sports in 2009

These 10 moments in 2009 had a lasting impact on sports in Los Angeles.

Defense highlights offseason moves

Coco Crisp is nearing a deal with the Oakland Athletics, according to late word from MLB Trade Rumors' Tim Dierkes. Presumably Crisp will slot into Oa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009

Angels aiming at 'moving targets'

The Angels' offseason equation involves more subtraction than addition.

Searching for Bobby Abreu

It wasn't until Feb. 12 that Bobby Abreu signed last winter, after waiting and waiting and waiting. The music had stopped, the big dollars...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Page 2 delivers the scoop on MLB free agency

...let this happen. We beg of you," said a source in the Baltimore front office. With Bobby Abreu and now Hideki Matsui reportedly on board, the Angels are also inching closer to deals with...

Matsui an upgrade over Vlad

...handle an outfielder's gig, but the Angels have the luxury of a set outfield with Bobby Abreu, Torii Hunter and Juan Rivera, meaning Matsui will rarely be asked to don a glove. The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Source: Angels want Matsui to DH

The Angels are in serious discussions with Hideki Matsui about supplanting Vladimir Guerrero as their designated hitter, a source familiar with the Angels' thinking told ESPN.com.

Top 100 players of the decade

Albert Pujols and Alex Rodriguez were the clear-cut first two choices for the top 100 players of the decade; after that, the list got a little more difficult.

Bobby Abreu let it be known early that the 2009 Angels would back down from the Red Sox...

What happened to the FA bargains?

...market. I'm not so sure about that. There was some crazy stuff last year. Especially Bobby Abreu signing for $5 million guaranteed. I mean, sure: the relievers have been getting too much. If...

Loss of Byrd will hurt

If the Rangers allow Marlon Byrd to escape in free agency this offseason, it will be a bigger setback to the Rangers than you might imagine. For a t...

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Bobby 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.

Scutaro would be a fit for Red Sox

Marco Scutaro could be the answer for the Red Sox at shortstop.

Three Strikes: Award-winning edition

Strike One -- Albert's Eight-Ball Dept. As you contemplate the greatness of Albert Pujols, don't measure him just by the three MVP awards he's won. ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009