Lyon's overvalued contract

...properly, strikes again in the form of a 3 year/$15 million contract, as he gives Brandon Lyon an outrageous deal that seems even more outrageous when you consider how much we hear about...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Sources: Lyon headed to Astros

Tigers' reliever Brandon Lyon is headed to Houston, several MLB sources said Wednesday.

Starters with same agents could push prices

Chone 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

Deadline looming for arbitration offers

World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero and Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks.

Running with Bob Sheppard

Bob Sheppard, the longtime public address announcer for the Yankees, is stepping away from the microphone for good. I hope he enjoys whatever he deci...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009

The market for Miguel Cabrera

The Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Closing the market

...Igarashi (No. 26), Rafael Betancourt (No. 34), Jose Valverde (No. 37), Fernando Rodney (No. 43), and Brandon Lyon (No. 47) all made my top 50 free agents (appearing on the site at 12:01...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

...the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. September 13, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Brandon Lyon (37) pitches in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. The Tigers...

The free agent do-call list

...more interest, in terms of the total number of teams that get involved in the discussions. Brandon Lyon: There are a billion closers available on the market, so Lyon isn't going to get...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Big 12 Players of the Week

...career with 257 tackles, becoming the 20th player in Colorado history to reach 250. Brandon Sharpe, Texas Tech, DE, Sr, Lyons, Ga. (Toombs County H.S./Fresno City College) Sharpe notched two sacks against Baylor...

Weekly Watch: Wall, Johnson come through for their teams

Andy Lyons/Getty Images John Wall's game-winning shot at the buzzer gave Kentucky a 72-70 win...

Sunday Countdown online: Your weekly NFL guide

...two games. Against the Browns on Monday night, Baltimore was shut out in the first half. Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Ravens will look to slow Peyton Manning and the Colts' No. 3-ranked offense...

Which team is best in Texas and Ohio? Not an easy choice

Deep In The Heart By Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com Having seen No. 3 Texas and No. 4 TCU win in similar fashion 90 miles apart on Saturday, duty demands that ...

Mike & Mike Invite You to Their 6th Annual Holiday Broadcast!

TODAY!, 6-11A Mike & Mike Holiday Broadcast at the Hard Rock Café NY in Times Square!

The Mag's college basketball preview

ESPN The Magazine's 2009/10 college basketball preview

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009