A's suddenly willing to increase payroll
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comWhile many teams are trimming payroll and searching for inexpensive solutions, the A's are surprisingly willing to spend more in 2009 than they did in '08.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008Everything went downhill in a hurry in San Diego
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Padres nearly earned a third straight trip to the playoffs in 2007, but now the franchise is in a state of disarray, writes Sean McAdam.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Wide-open division races should make for a compelling finish
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comWith five of the six division races still very much up for grabs, which teams hold a scheduling advantage over the final eight weeks of the regular season?
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008Newly hired Gaston could ultimately save or doom Ricciardi's job
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comHow long GM J.P. Ricciardi keeps his job could be decided by how Toronto plays under new manager Cito Gaston.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008Pitching driving force behind NL West's success
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe National League West is quickly gaining notice as the game's most improved division and also its most underrated.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2007Current market could spark flurry of trades
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comWith such big money being spent on free agents, trades could be the way to go for many teams this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006Relief help may be key to offseason
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Red Sox have plenty of work to do if they are to keep pace with the rest of the American League.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2006Blind bidding process first step to signing Matsuzaka
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comJapanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is expected to be highly pursued this offseason, but it's not a certainty he'll pitch in the majors in 2007.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2006September a real challenge for young pitchers
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comFor many young pitchers, September is different than any other month in the regular season. Infinitely different.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006Best-built benches
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comDepth takes on added significance in the final two months, so Sean McAdam scoured the rosters to find the five best benches among the many contenders.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2006Winning is the best way to boost revenue
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe fans might come if a team builds a new stadium, but their support could be short-lived.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2006There's no time to be a slowpoke
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Twins are one of four clubs that very much need to get off to a fast start this season, writes Sean McAdam. • BBTN
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2006Teams that have much in reserve
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Dodgers are among the few teams that will enter the '06 season with a number of quality bench players, writes Sean McAdam.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2006Old memories die hard
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comJust because Grady Little is wearing Dodger blue now doesn't mean Red Sox Nation has forgiven him, writes Sean McAdam.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2006Bullpen moves may hurt Mets' rotation
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comIn an attempt to bolster their bullpen, the Mets may have inadvertently weakened their starting rotation in the process, writes Sean McAdam.
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