Source: Oliver nears deal with Rangers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent reliever Darren Oliver is in serious discussions toward a contract with the Texas Rangers, a baseball source told ESPN.com Sunday.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2009Defense highlights offseason moves
Buster Olney...who consistently ranks near the top of the defensive metric charts at his position, and signed Chone Figgins, an excellent defender, to play in their infield. The Red Sox signed Mike Cameron and will...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009
Is Seattle Milton Bradley's last chance?
Buster OlneyDifficult 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
Angels aiming at 'moving targets'
Mark Saxon, ESPN Los AngelesThe Angels' offseason equation involves more subtraction than addition.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009Are the Mariners the favorites in the AL West?
Richard Durrett...has added Cliff Lee to go along with Felix Hernandez on the starting rotation. They have Chone Figgins and now Bradley. Very solid. And it was a team that was improving last year before...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009Cubs trade Bradley to Seattle
ESPN.com news servicesThe Cubs have traded Milton Bradley to the Mariners for Carlos Silva.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009Lee: I thought I'd finish career in Philly
Associated PressCliff Lee said he proposed a counteroffer on a contract extension Wednesday -- the day he was traded to Seattle in a four-team deal that sent Roy Halladay to the Phillies.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009World Series MVP lands with Angels
Associated PressHideki Matsui and the Angels have agreed to a one-year contract that brings the World Series MVP to Los Angeles.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009A new Chuck takes on Texas
Buster OlneyAt the conclusion of the winter meetings last week, a fellow traveler introduced himself, and as we went through the security line, we started talking...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009
Fantasy ramifications of Halladay, Lee deals
Tristan H. CockcroftNow teams are flipping former American League Cy Young winners like they're hot potatoes. Someone get Zack Greinke on the phone -- he might be next! ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009Minaya, Mets haven't made big splash
Associated PressIt's been a cold December for general manager Omar Minaya and the Mets.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Mariners welcome Figgins; Lee next?
Associated PressThe suddenly swashbuckling Mariners introduced new infielder and offensive catalyst Chone Figgins at a news conference.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Ryan not surprised by AL West activity
Richard Durrett...is close to a deal to get Cliff Lee, according to several reports. They already have Chone Figgins. The Angels picked up Hideki Matsui, who could be the club's DH or play the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009The deal: Mariners win, Jays win, Phillies lose
Keith LawAssuming that this series of three trades as currently reported stands, here's how I'd break down the exchanges for each of the four teams involved: ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Nine things to like about John Lackey
Jeremy Lundblad, ESPN Stats & InformationA statistical glance at what the Red Sox are getting in free-agent prize John Lackey.
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