Teams, start your engines ...

Will Roy Halladay be traded? Will Bay, Holliday or Lackey sign? Those are among the top five plotlines heading into next week's winter meetings.

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Dan Uggla prepares to launch a double off Brewers pitcher Dave Bush

Johnson wanted four-year deal

There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.

Cash grab

During this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

CAPTION: June 25, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla (6) connects for a two run homer in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at...

Marlins aren't your typical small-market team

...fiscal magic. Jeremy Hermida and his $2.5M-plus salary have been moved on to Boston. Dan Uggla, whose arbitration numbers will jump off his $5.35M award from February, will be traded. Reliever...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold

Cries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.

CAPTION: April 24, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla (6) connects for a three run homer against the Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Brett Myers (not...

Coghlan, Bailey voted top rookies

Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor.

Lackey's and Bay's markets emerge

...will make it in 2010. I think Alomar has a better chance than he believes. • Dan Uggla has become one of the hottest names on the trade market, and it's an excellent...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

The free agent do-call list

The free-agent signing period begins four days from now, and we know that Matt Holliday, John Lackey and Jason Bay are going to be paid the most money...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise

It was as if Michael Bourn had been staring at the same math equation for months, knowing that the answer was right there in front of him. His batting...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies

The Kiss 'Em Goodbye series has reached the two World Series teams. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't repeat -- so now what? Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central all weigh in.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009