Looks like Rangers to rely on young players
Jeff Caplan...a lot of teams that are going to make a postseason push, if you look at the Rockies, if you look at the Rays, teams as of late, they've relied heavily on young pitching...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009One of many
Buster OlneyA boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Rockies still appreciate catcher Iannetta
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotNow, here's a smart move by a club without a lot of money: The Rockies are close to signing catcher Chris Iannetta to a three-year deal, writes Troy E. Renck of...
Blog | December 10, 2009Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster Olney...seeds of optimism that blossom fully by the start of spring training. You could feel it as Rockies manager Jim Tracy chatted about how much experience his bullpen will have going into next season, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
A chip-cashing trade
Buster OlneyThe trade will include big names and first-round picks when it is finally completed. Curtis Granderson is an All-Star with some major numbers and a su...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Catching becomes priority for Texas
Richard DurrettINDIANAPOLIS -- General manager Jon Daniels didn't even have catching on his list of offseason priorities two weeks ago. But the uncertainty surroundi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009New teams may be in play for Bradley
Bruce Levine...to add some depth. Hendry talked to the Colorado Rockies recently about some of their outfield depth. It...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009Saying goodbye to Pudge for a second time
Richard DurrettINDIANAPOLIS -- Late last night (or early this morning), the Washington Nationals agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with catcher Pudge Rodriguez, ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009Seattle balances cash with caution
Buster OlneyA year ago, it was the Yankees who began the winter with their pockets full of cash, ready to spend on the best free agents, and after locking up CC S...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Why Pineiro will get his payday
Buster Olney...The Milwaukee Brewers, perhaps, or the Mets. Elsewhere … • Rafael Betancourt is going to accept the Rockies' offer of arbitration, Tracy Ringolsby reported Sunday night, and we will learn later Monday whether Rafael Soriano...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Where we stand as winter meetings arrive
Buster OlneyThe Cleveland Indians have relative pennies to spend this winter, and the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers won't spend much, either. The Los Angeles ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009
Starters with same agents could push prices
Buster OlneyChone Figgins is generally regarded as the third-best position player on the market, behind Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, and the fact that he is signi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009
Breaking down market moves and chatter
Buster OlneyLet's pick through some recent developments in the market … Item A: The Phillies know Placido Polanco from his days with the team earlier this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The Yankees' case for Halladay
Buster OlneyThe Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Keith Ballard's Hit on Tomas Vokoun Wasn't As Strange As You Think
SportsCenter...assistance of a chair to support himself and missed the game versus the Pads. Clint Barmes, SS Rockies - During his 2005 rookie season Barmes broke his collarbone carrying deer meat given to him by Todd...
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