Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBelieve it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Ex-Padres closer Hoffman feels 'blindsided' by treatment from team
Buster Olney, ESPN.comThe last time that Trevor Hoffman was a free agent, there were some doubts among executives with other teams whether he would ever seriously consider leaving the Padres -- a team he'd played with for more than a decade.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Time to check the shopping lists
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFree agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Wright: Mets need 'facelift' after consecutive September collapses
Associated PressWith the Mets coming off consecutive September collapses, David Wright is ready for a few significant changes.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Rockies-Athletics trade made official, with Holliday headed to Oakland
Associated PressThe Oakland Athletics have completed their trade for star outfielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies, acquiring the big bat they wanted for the middle of their lineup.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Landing a closer high on Mets' to-do list
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comIn the market for a starter and a closer, the Mets figure to be big spenders this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Holliday appears headed to A's in trade from Colorado
ESPN.com news servicesThe Oakland Athletics are close to deal to acquire All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies, a baseball source said.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Rays built for sustained success
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Rays went from worst to first and have built a foundation to remain quite competitive in the AL East, writes Sean McAdam.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Padres GM acknowledges ace Peavy likely to be traded within month
Associated PressJake Peavy probably will be traded by the San Diego Padres before the winter meetings next month.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Rockies' big decision: Trade Holliday or not
John Shea, Special to ESPN.comThe Rockies need to make a decision about whether to trade their best player, Matt Holliday.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Budget-conscious general managers gather for annual meeting
Associated PressBaseball general managers began an offseason of economic uncertainty when they gathered for their annual meeting.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Hot Stove Preview: Whose fantasy value is at stake this offseason?
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft identifies the 10 players whose value would fluctuate the most with an offseason team change.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008De La Rosa throws 7 shutout innings, Barmes homers as Rockies finish sweep
Associated PressClint Barmes homered for the second straight game and the Rockies completed a sweep of the Giants 3-1.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 25, 2008Accomplished arms who may press on for '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Randy Johnson to Mike Mussina to Greg Maddux, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished pitchers who might call it a career at the end of 2008.
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