The significance of the Mauer market
Buster OlneyThe agent for Joe Mauer wouldn't characterize the state of the catcher's negotiations with the Twins on Thursday, or discuss them in any way, which is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
McGwire has a road map, but also a guide
Buster OlneyWe saw again Sunday night an example of how others have talked about their past use of performance-enhancing drugs and moved on. Yankees pitcher Andy ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
A game filled with crossroads
Buster Olney...the way some of his starts have played out this season, Burnett is pounded with stunning velocity. Bobby Abreu: two pitches, a double. Torii Hunter: one pitch, a two-run single. Vladimir Guerrero: one pitch...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Replay for the World Series could work
Buster OlneyDon Denkinger, an umpire who had one of the most famous blown calls in history, tells Bob Klapisch: It's time to go to replay. Here's the thing: Even...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
Walk-off wisdom
Buster OlneyThis October has presented a treasure trove of comebacks and gut-wrenching moments and improbable finishes, and Monday was all about them. Some things...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009
Top 10 matchups of the LCS
Buster OlneyHere's what I see as the top 10 matchups of the league championship series: The Dodgers' left-handed relievers versus the Phillies' left-handed hitte...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
Cleveland, Washington should consider Valentine
Buster OlneyBobby Valentine's first full season as manager of the Mets was 1997, a year in which I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2009
Sources: Valentine, Marlins talking
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineBobby Valentine is in communication with the Marlins about a possible position with that team, sources said.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009Sources: Farrell not interested in Indians
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineJohn Farrell, the pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox, has removed himself from consideration for Cleveland's managerial opening, according to sources.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009Baseball could soon lose a giant
Buster OlneyBobby Cox first mentioned walking away from baseball in the spring of 2008, and when word of this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2009
Seven possibilities for a Mets front man
Buster OlneyOrdinary news briefings have become public-relations disasters for the New York Mets, writes Ben Shpigel, and members of the team's ownership have end...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2009
The Hall should preserve history, not dodge it
Buster OlneyThe day after Bill Madden wrote a story saying commissioner Bud Selig was thinking seriously about reinstating Pete Rose, there is another story from ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 28, 2009
The New York Mets' guru problem
Buster Olney...Mets' guru was Steve Phillips before he became the team's general manager. Then it was Bobby Valentine, who was able to spar with Phillips because of his strong relationship with ownership. Years later...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 26, 2009
Ellis' offseason deal looks smart
Buster OlneyMark Ellis likes playing for the Oakland Athletics and appreciates the way they have dealt with him during his time with the organization. That's why ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 29, 2009
The Case Of The $103 Million Monster
Buster OlneyHis stuff is the stuff of legend-and the Red Sox are doing all they can to unleash the beast. Is that enough evidence to make Daisuke Matsuzaka your ace?
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