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
Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby 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.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display
Buster OlneyYou say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
The annual Hall of Fame question
Jim Caple, Page 2It's December, and that means another baseball Hall of Fame ballot for Jim Caple to agonize over.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Sox source: Bay still prime target
Gordon EdesJason Bay's agent was making no predictions on when the free-agent left fielder will sign after the Red Sox offered him salary arbitration Tuesday, as...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009Cameron centered on the playoffs
Buster OlneyA longtime NL advance scout watched Mike Cameron late in the 2009 season and came away thinking that even at age 36, Cameron remains one of the game's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009
My 2010 Hall of Fame ballot
Keith LawI don't have a ballot for the Hall of Fame yet -- just nine years to go -- but if I did, my ballot would include: Tim Raines, Mark McGwire, Bert Bl...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Scutaro would be a fit for Red Sox
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comMarco Scutaro could be the answer for the Red Sox at shortstop.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Orioles' pieces starting to fall in place
Buster OlneyIt was in the middle of the afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving, and yet Orioles president Andy MacPhail was at his desk, answering his phone. That...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009
Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
Buster OlneySo many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
The market for Miguel Cabrera
Buster OlneyThe Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
LeBron's miscalculation about numbers
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comLeBron overlooks a thing or two when he says the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23. Like Jackie Robinson. And American history. King James should know better.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Signing Mauer a percentage play
Buster OlneyThere are a couple of Dodgers fans in Aberdeen, S.D., as I learned over the last week, and a lot of Orioles...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Cash grab
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineDuring this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Closing the market
Keith LawIf there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
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