160 Results for dodgers

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

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

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

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

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

The Manny Effect

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The use of banned substances by one player impacts many others. Would Manny even be in L.A. today minus steroids? Would the Cubs be world champs?

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

No-tolerance policy must be put in place

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

In light of Manny Ramirez's testing positive for a banned substance, MLB and the Players Association must now push for the cheaters to be expelled from the game.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Source: A's eye Garciaparra

Buster Olney, ESPN.com

The Athletics, who have been fishing around for an infielder, have interest in Nomar Garciaparra, according to a union source.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2009

Source: Dodgers turn to Dunn, Hudson

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Now that Manny Ramirez has rejected the Dodgers' latest contract offer, the team is considering alternatives -- including further pursuit of ongoing negotiations with slugger Adam Dunn and second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009

Ausmus signs 1-year deal with Dodgers

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Dodgers have made progress in their negotiations with veteran catcher Brad Ausmus on a one-year deal.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009