Baseball's next great economic disparity
Buster Olney...history of injury and inconsistency. This past winter, veteran shortstop Orlando Cabrera signed for $4 million. Cesar Izturis got a two-year deal for $5 million. Before the trade deadline, the Brewers asked the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009
Three Strikes: Battles for best of the '00s
Jayson Stark...AVG.* -- Brandon Inge .236 WORST OBP* -- Corey Patterson .252 WORST SLUG* -- Brad Ausmus .327 WORST OPS* -- Cesar Izturis .627 WINS -- Andy Pettitte 148 SAVES -- Mariano Rivera 397 ERA** -- Pedro Martinez 3.00 COMPLETE GAMES...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009
The King's growing command (and demand)
Rob Johnson got the assignment to catch Felix Hernandez's last start, and during the course of the game Saturday night in Los Angeles, Johnson and ump...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 30, 2009
Wells mimics his way to mound
Randy Wells figured out something when he was a kid: When he stayed inside and bounced around the house, well, that's when he was most likely to annoy...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 07, 2009
These seven teams just made a statement
It was a weekend of separation, a weekend of confirmation and an important weekend for: The Blue Jays. Toronto second baseman Aaron Hill marveled ear...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 18, 2009
Did Manny parlay steroids into Dodgers deal?
Privately, the Dodgers are very angry with Manny Ramirez -- and I can imagine Frank McCourt's hitting the roof again when this story from Lance Pugmir...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 15, 2009
Defensive Shift
Nate Silver, ESPN The MagazineA few subtle changes in the field can dramatically change your team's D … for better or worse.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009
The cavalry is coming for Baltimore
...have excellent outfield defense. The Orioles basically ran a tryout camp at shortstop last year, but Cesar Izturis should stabilize that position this year. Matt Wieters likely will be sent to the minors soon...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 23, 2009
AL East becoming a pitching division
Peter GammonsThere are variables in every case, such as the health of Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell, as well as B.J. Upton's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 14, 2009
Decision-makers have decided on Manny
Buster OlneyWhenever there are words here or elsewhere about the ugliness and the impact of Manny Ramirez's departure from Boston, there is uniform reaction from ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009
Type A free agents face dilemma
Buster Olney...to unload salary," said the official. "The Astros would offer Miguel Tejada, the Orioles might offer Cesar Izturis, the Mariners could dangle Yuniesky Betancourt. And they might even be willing to eat some money...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 22, 2009
Furcal's version of the dating game
Buster Olney...Joe Strauss: two years, for something between $16 million and $18 million. • The Orioles have Cesar Izturis in hand, Dan Connolly writes. • The Mets' holiday spirit is being tested in light of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2008
Utley never quit despite having significant injury
...Kilgore that the interest in the first baseman is widespread. • The Orioles are going after Cesar Izturis, writes Jeff Zrebiec. • The White Sox have reached an agreement with a 19-year-old...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2008
Grey Matter: Finishing off strong
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey offers up some final tips for owners still in the title hunt.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2008
Grey Matter: Post-All-Star-break leaders
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey takes a category-by-category look at the hitting and pitching leaders since the All-Star break, then offers his perspective.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008
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