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
Sox-Yanks, Aroldis Chapman, Cy Young Wars
Buster OlneyIt is still September and nine days of regular-season baseball remain, but the playoffs provided the context for everything that occurred at Yankee St...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2009
BP Daily: Desperately seeking Rickey
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThere likely will never be another player like Rickey Henderson statistically. Baseball Prospectus looks at the current game and finds that no one is really close, but names such as Brian Roberts, B.J. Upton and Johnny Damon fall into the discussion.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009
BP Daily: What's wrong with Wright?
Kevin Goldstein and Marc Normandin, Baseball ProspectusDavid Wright has some swing issues, but his 2007 season serves as an example of how he can overcome them.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009
30/30: Mets hold one ace and questions
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderWhen it comes to the Mets' pitching staff, most people know Johan Santana and his Cy Young-winning credentials. But the bigger keys for the Mets are the two younger pitchers behind Johan in the rotation: Mike Pelfrey and Oliver Perez.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009
Mets pitching for a title, at last
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThough we lack a crystal ball to foretell the arc of the 2009 season, the Mets currently project as the NL East front-runners.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009
Five reasons the Mets are different this year
NEW YORK -- The reminders were everywhere, from the writings on the subway walls to the boos that carried across a Queens Sunday afternoon. Talk of 20...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2008
Tigers' rotation, Yanks' lineup rate the best
Gary Gillette, Special to ESPN.comWho has the best rotation, bullpen, lineup, defense and bench? Gary Gillette ranks the playoff teams in each category.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2006
Reyes' energy, speed sparking Mets
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineOctober is a mad dash for the finish line. With Jose Reyes atop the order, the Mets have a head start.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2006
Nothing great behind the plate
Gary Gillette, ESPN InsiderBengie Molina, Ramon Hernandez and Brad Ausmus are solid catching options, but nothing more.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2005
High hopes for some, misery for others
Steve Phillips, ESPN InsiderAmong the current non-contenders, the Blue Jays have the most hope for the 2006 season.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2005
Draft loophole unfair to Americans
Joe Morgan, ESPN InsiderMLB's draft system favors ownership and international players but hurts American prospects – especially African-Americans.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2005
Angels lineup giving Washburn help
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderThe Angels' offense has driven Jarrod Washburn to a 7-1 record in spite of a fairly average ERA of 4.68.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2004
Addition by subtraction in Cleveland
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderCleveland dumped its cleanup hitter Sunday, but manager Eric Wedge doesn't think his offense will suffer.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2004
Peep Show
Jim BakerESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around MLB.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2004
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