146 Results for dodgers

Cash grab

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

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

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Is Mattingly in line to succeed Torre?

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

While it would be premature to say Don Mattingly is regarded as the heir apparent to Dodgers manager Joe Torre, there may come a day when he will emerge as the leading candidate to replace Torre.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Sources: Padres moving closer to hire

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The San Diego Padres are moving closer toward hiring Jed Hoyer, an assistant general manager with the Boston Red Sox, as their next general manager, according to major league sources.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Who will take the fall?

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Clutch players make or break any MLB team's postseason run. Buster Olney examines which traits are key in being a clutch performer in October.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Hoffman to re-sign with Brewers

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Trevor Hoffman has agreed to another one-year contract with the Brewers -- and he and the team also have a mutual option for 2011.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

The unique value of October baseball

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

As Buster Olney writes in the October 5 issue of ESPN The Magazine -- if you don't think playoff baseball is different, then, well, you're probably not a player, are you?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Penny, Giants agree to deal

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Right-hander Brad Penny cleared waivers today and signed with the San Francisco Giants, sources said Monday.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Hoffman likely to stay in Milwaukee

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Dozens of players have been pulled back from waivers after being claimed this month. In all likelihood, all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman will be another on that list.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Sources: Penny intrigues 2 NL teams

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

As Brad Penny is being moved through waivers, at least two NL contenders -- the Giants and Marlins -- have expressed interest in the veteran right-hander, sources told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

The pitching prizes of fall 2009

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney examines the best pitchers that will be available after the 2009 season and comes back with Rich Harden, John Lackey, Erik Bedard, Tim Hudson and others.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Sources: Several clubs like Smoltz

Buster Olney, ESPN.com

Several teams have interest in acquiring John Smoltz, and major league sources say.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009

Jays still open to offers for Halladay

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Trade talks for Toronto ace Roy Halladay are "dead," but the club remains willing to listen to offers leading up to Friday's deadline, Blue Jays general manager J.P Ricciardi said in an e-mail Thursday.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009

Jays not close to trading Halladay

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

As the Phillies agreed to a deal for left-hander Cliff Lee, the Blue Jays were not close to a deal involving All-Star pitcher Roy Halladay.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009

System failure

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

For small-market teams, the June draft is broken. Here are a few ways to fix it.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

GM preps Halladay for potential trade

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi says he's willing to listen to offers for ace Roy Halladay.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2009