A decade's worth of decisions

A look back at the best and worst free-agent signings, prospects and trades of the past decade.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

ESPN 1000, Chicago

...athletic director Jack Swarbrick. NFL Network's Rich Eisen. Bert Blyleven gives a scouting report on Carlos Silva. And, thank Giangreco it's Friday

Defense highlights offseason moves

Coco Crisp is nearing a deal with the Oakland Athletics, according to late word from MLB Trade Rumors' Tim Dierkes. Presumably Crisp will slot into Oa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009

Cubs better off without Bradley or Silva

...Mariners. They would have been better off simply releasing Milton Bradley rather than trading him for Carlos Silva and cash unless they intend to release Silva before he plays a single game in a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2009

Is Seattle Milton Bradley's last chance?

Difficult teammates come with all forms of behavior. Albert Belle was known as Mr. Freeze to the others in the Indians' clubhouse because he liked to ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2009

The white elephant deal

Jim Hendry's Milton Bradley nightmare is finally over.

July 13, 2008; Kansas City, MO, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Carlos Silva (52) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium...

ESPN 1000, Chicago

...athletic director Jack Swarbrick. NFL Network's Rich Eisen. Bert Blyleven gives a scouting report on Carlos Silva. And, thank Giangreco it's Friday

ESPN 1000, Chicago

...athletic director Jack Swarbrick. NFL Network's Rich Eisen. Bert Blyleven gives a scouting report on Carlos Silva. And, thank Giangreco it's Friday

ESPN 1000, Chicago

...athletic director Jack Swarbrick. NFL Network's Rich Eisen. Bert Blyleven gives a scouting report on Carlos Silva. And, thank Giangreco it's Friday

At This Hour 3PM: Cubs Dealing, Phelps Racing, Sanchez Starting

...Cubs Trade Bradley To Seattle For Silva: The Cubs and Mariners have made a trade sending outfielder Milton Bradley from Chicago to Seattle in exchange for pitcher Carlos Silva. The controversial Bradley signed a...

Blyleven: Health Silva's biggest question

Bert Blyleven says a healthy new Cub Carlos Silva is a 'battler.'

M's and Cubs swap headaches

...last lingering problems. According to major-league sources, the club is on the verge of trading Carlos Silva, who still has two years remaining on the four-year, $48 million contract given him by...

ESPN 1000, Chicago

Twins television analyst Bert Blyleven joined "Waddle & Silvy" to talk about new Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva, who was acquired Friday for Milton Bradley

Are the Mariners the favorites in the AL West?

The activity in the AL West continues. The Mariners traded Carlos Silva -- and sent $9 million to the Cubs -- for Milton Bradley. For all of his preceived faults...