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
Sabathia giving Yankees whatever they need
Buster OlneyMargie Sabathia flew into New York the other day, and if she and her son held to family tradition late Friday night, they probably spent 15 or 20 minu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009
Smoltz manufactures a comeback
Buster OlneyJohn Smoltz is a friend and golfing partner of Tiger Woods, which is hardly surprising, because the two men are similar in many ways. Both are superla...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009
Yadier Molina knows squat
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineHe may not be Pujols, but the Cardinals' All-Star catcher is definitely the man behind the plate.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009
Beckham making it look easy
Special to ESPN.comGordon Beckham's play with the White Sox is fitting in so well in the majors it's easy to forget he essentially skipped the minors altogether.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009
Prospects uncertain, but still held in high regard
Peter Gammons...best prospect in the game; Matt Cain was the 11th-best prospect in the Giants' system. Brian McCann was the 28th-best prospect in the Atlanta organization, far, far below Andy Marte, Bubba Nelson...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009
On catching
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineYogi Berra explores the evolving art of the backstop.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009
Hamilton poised for big second half
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey talks with Josh Hamilton, who said tinkering with the swing that made him a star last year didn't help his numbers this year.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009
Ranking the NL's easiest roads to the postseason
Buster OlneyHere's the ranking of strength of schedule in the second half in the NL. It's great news if you're a fan of the Brewers or the Dodgers or the Marlins,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 18, 2009
The Buster Olney NL All-Stars
...Hanley Ramirez, Marlins 2B Chase Utley, Phillies 1B Albert Pujols, Cardinals LF Raul Ibanez, Phillies C Brian McCann, Braves RF Brad Hawpe, Rockies 3B David Wright, Mets CF Colby Rasmus, Cardinals (He has an...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 06, 2009
All-Star follies come with selections
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.The All-Star rosters were announced, and there are plenty of problems on both teams and in the process itself.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2009
Forecasting MLB All-Star lineups
Jeff Bennett, ESPN Stats & InformationESPN's researchers dive into the midsummer intrigue of the All-Star selection process and fill out the likely lineups.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009
BP Daily: Let them play!
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at deserving All-Stars who could get snubbed, including Adrian Gonzalez, Aaron Hill and a closer who had never saved a game before this season.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009
Survivor, NL East edition
...over the past week. McLouth has helped the Atlanta offense, creating more opportunities for Chipper Jones, Brian McCann and others. If the Braves can muster any offensive consistency, they'll be dangerous because of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 24, 2009
Trouble awaits Redding in Pujols
Special to ESPN.comAlbert Pujols is on a roll as it is. What makes it worse for Mets starter Tim Redding is that Pujols matches up very well against the New York right-hander.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2009
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