Choosing Hurdle makes sense
Richard Durrett...Baylor. When Jim Leyland was named manager for the 1998 season, Hurdle remained the hitting coach. Buddy Bell was named manager in 2000, and Hurdle remained as hitting coach. Sound familiar? Jaramillo was the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009The Royals' lost decade
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...the end of the year It's easy (and fun!) to mock Tony Muser and Buddy Bell and Tony Pena and Trey Hillman and Allard Baird and Dayton Moore, and all of them...
Blog | August 24, 2009Take the K.C. Managerial Quiz!
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...are not eligible to join the ranks of an august club whose members include Tony Muser, Buddy Bell, Tony Pena, and the franchise's newest and bestest intellectual powerhouse, Trey Hillman. You should...
Blog | July 23, 2009Rockies oust Hurdle; Tracy takes over
Associated PressClint Hurdle, who managed the Colorado Rockies to the 2007 World Series but finds his current club mired in last place in its division, was fired on Friday.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009Good or bad, Rangers all about offense
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineFor most of their 38-year existence, the Rangers have been involved in a whole lot of offense, both good and bad.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009Royals lock up young ace Greinke
Associated PressRight-hander Zack Greinke and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a four-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Deadline deals: From studs to duds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOne month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Cabrera, Sizemore each homer as Indians win series vs. Tigers
Associated PressCarl Pavano tossed eight sharp innings and the Cleveland Indians routed the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Sunday to win their weekend series against the AL Central leaders.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 02, 2009Backup outfielders play leading roles
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDespite being backup outfielders, Carl Crawford, Curtis Granderson and Adam Jones ended up playing leading roles in the American League's latest All-Star victory.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Mike Williams was a two-time All-Star?!
David Schoenfield, Page 2Page 2 assembles the ultimate list of quirky Midsummer Classic tidbits. It's All-Star trivia madness!
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009Stop complaining about Wright
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at six high-profile players drawing the ire of many fantasy owners even though they're still producing solid numbers.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009Gardner, Murphy aim to excel in hot spot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBeing on the New York stage has gobbled up many a player, but Brett Gardner and Daniel Murphy are both ready for the challenge.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009Injury primer: A guide to common baseball injuries
Stephania Bell, ESPN.comStephania Bell explains the most common baseball injuries; what they mean and what to expect when your players get stricken.
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