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In moving to an outdoor stadium next season, the Twins are going to have to play in some abominable conditions. Plus, news and notes from around the league and answers to reader questions about Mike Cameron, Hideki Matsui and Xavier Nady.

Blog | Conversation | December 27, 2009

If Florida falls out of the playoff race early next year, look for it to deal ace pitcher Josh Johnson, much like Cleveland dealt Cliff Lee. Plus news and notes from around MLB and winter leagues and a defense of Buster's stance on Edgar Martinez.

Blog | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Some general managers would prefer that the non-waiver trade deadline be moved back until the end of August, especially now, when the addition of two more wild-card teams to the playoff format provides lingering hope for more teams. To those GMs, the...

Blog | May 24, 2013

The closer for the St. Louis Cardinals is becoming famous for a pitch he does not throw. Buster takes a look at Edward Mujica's curious distinction.

Blog | Conversation | May 02, 2013

Buster Olney discusses how modern medicine is allowing teams to more effectively project injuries, which can make contract talks a sore spot. Felix Hernandez is the latest example.

Blog | Conversation | February 11, 2013

Buster Olney breaks down the deal that will keep Felix Hernandez in Seattle for a long time to come. While it was a big win for a Seattle team that needs King Felix around to stay competitive and grow, questions emerged about the timing.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Buster Olney ranks the top 10 rotations in baseball in today's blog, along with the latest news and notes from around baseball.

Blog | Conversation | January 20, 2013

Buster Olney ranks the top 10 outfields in baseball in today's blog.

Blog | Conversation | January 01, 2013

Buster Olney breaks down the winners and losers of the deal that Josh Hamilton has signed with the Los Angeles Angels. There are many, on both sides.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2012

Buster takes a look at Game 1 and sees a Tigers team that was impatient both at the plate and on the mound. They were out of sync, and it all started with Justin Verlander.

Blog | Conversation | October 25, 2012

Buster breaks down the 12 matchups that will define the World Series between the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2012

The Nationals, particularly Davey Johnson, will not waiver from their plan to shut down Stephen Strasburg. And they can contend for a World Series in spite of it, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | August 31, 2012

Yoenis Cespedes fills in for Buster Olney and talks about the tough transition from Cuba to the United States.

Blog | Conversation | August 24, 2012

In a short post to his blog, Buster Olney explains what the Dodgers' interest in adding Carlos Lee means.

Blog | Conversation | June 30, 2012

Travis Haney writes that while this should be a down year for the non-AQ programs, there are still several teams outside the major conferences that have the potential to make some noise -- and perhaps even work themselves into the BCS conversation.

Blog | Conversation | May 10, 2012

Buster Olney checks in from Florida, where expectations are high for the Tampa Bay Rays' David Price.

Blog | Conversation | March 04, 2012