The (harsh) lessons of the GM meetings
Buster OlneyExecutives and agents packed their bags and boarded planes in Chicago, thinking about what they had seen and heard over the previous 48 hours, such as...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Crown 'Em: New York Yankees
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderThe Kiss 'Em Goodbye series can't rightfully kiss "goodbye" to a team that won it all, so we're crowning 'em -- the World Series champion 2009 New York Yankees. As for what's next, Buster Olney, BP and Rumor Central all weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster Olney...do the same with Phil Hughes. New York must decide whether to tender a contract to Chien-Ming Wang -- and the guess here is that it won't -- and whether to pursue another starter through...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
A game filled with crossroads
Buster OlneyThe moment Nick Swisher lifted the ball over the infield, Angels reliever Brian Fuentes shot his arm into the air, that arm driven by the exultation o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
ATH : Yankees Sweep Mets Series
The New York Yankees win over the Mets on Sunday night gave them a sweep and their fifth straight victory on the road.
Video | June 29, 2009
Phils have what most others don't … rotation depth
Peter GammonsThose who saw Pedro Martinez pitch for Double-A Reading on Wednesday thought he looked better than he has in two years, changing speeds and eye levels...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009
BP Daily: Inside the Yankees' surge
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThe Red Sox probably won't sweep the entire season series from the Yankees, who've changed the dynamic from earlier this year. But whatever happens in this four-game series, the bigger issue is this: Both teams still need help in the starting rotation.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009
The biggest holes for trades to fill
Buster OlneyWith just one full day and a chunk of hours before the trade deadline, these are the biggest holes remaining for teams that have been looking for help...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 30, 2009
Buehrle's near-perfection, punctuated
Buster OlneyThe tension in the Metrodome thickened in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday night. And after Carlos Gomez fouled out and Nick Punto grounded out,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009
The BP Hot Sheet
Baseball ProspectusEvery day, ESPN.com's Rumor Central takes you inside and out for all the hottest intrigue on deals, depth-chart issues, injuries and other hot topics. Here, Baseball Prospectus provides regular quick analysis on what is happening and what could.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009
The maddening pace of perfection
Buster OlneyNobody had to tell Mark Buehrle to work so fast or to pitch his innings with the frantic pace of someone running to the bathroom during a commercial b...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 24, 2009
A cheap Halladay alternative
Buster OlneyHere are the statistical lines for two starting pitchers, compiled over a season: Pitcher A: 132 innings, 124 hits, 2.73 ERA, 17 walks, 113 strikeou...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009
Father-son Fourth; Chapman evaluation
Buster OlneyThe little big man of the house is 5 years old now, and he loves baseball -- all parts of it. He loves the hitting and the pitching, naturally, but he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 05, 2009
Romero's change and the Jays' chances
Some hitters have asked Toronto left-hander Ricky Romero if the off-speed pitch he throws is a splitter, and some pitchers have asked him if he throws...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 29, 2009
Wang, Hernandez face tough tests
Special to ESPN.comThe Yankees' Chien-Ming Wang and the Mets' Livan Hernandez will need to be at their best on Sunday Night Baseball.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009
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