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Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
Finishing School
TOM FRIENDTHINK USC'S QB IS NUTS TO PASS ON NFL RICHES FOR ANOTHER YEAR? THEN YOU JUST DON'T KNOW MATT LEINART
Story | July 05, 2005
Uneasy Rider
TIM KEOWNCEDRIC BENSON'S NUMBERS PROVE HE'S THE BEST BACK IN THE DRAFT. SO WHY DOES HE MAKE TEAMS SO NERVOUS?
Story | April 12, 2005
Shadowboxer
SHAUN ASSAEL SPECIAL REPORTING BY MICHELE MCPHEEEX-CON JOEY TORRES THOUGHT HE KNEW HOW TO WHEEL AND DEAL. THEN HE WENT TOE-TO-TOE WITH THE REAL PROS
Story | March 01, 2005
Money Players
Buster OlneyThey got the cash, but which free agents will find true happiness?
Story | January 18, 2005
Common ground
Jerry CrasnickGMs Billy Beane and John Schuerholz are very different. Or are they?
Story | December 29, 2004
Bouncing Back
Tim KeownThe Cards knew Larry Walker could hit. They've found out he can fit.
Story | October 12, 2004
Son of Moneyball
Peter KeatingMLB execs are using new economic indicators to build winning rosters.
Story | October 12, 2004
Swing States
Steve WulfA state-by-state breakdown of the 2004 NL MVP race.
Story | September 15, 2004
Three of a Kind
Jeff BradleyThe Cards have been great all season. Now it's time to go all in.
Story | September 14, 2004
Dream On
Jeff BradleySomeone's left the door to the postseason wide open, and just look who's wandered in -- outcasts, rookies, hustlers If you like surprise stories, you're going to love September.
Story | August 15, 2004
Playoff Push
Peter GammonsThey're not superstars, but they may hold the keys to the postseason.
Story | August 15, 2004
Over and Over
Tom FriendEric Gagne doesn't just save game after game. He's transformed a team and its fans.
Story | July 20, 2004
Tag Team
Buster OlneyThe Dodgers' sublime DP combo is turning two: defense and offense.
Story | June 20, 2004
Mighty Nice Casey
Jim CapleSean Casey just loves playing baseball and actually enjoys talking to fans. Didn't he get the memo?
Story | June 20, 2004
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