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NL West is better than you might think

Peter Gammons

Two years ago, four of the five teams in the NL West had better than .500 records, and the Rockies and Diamondbacks played in the NLCS. This season, t...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009

Red Sox doing what the Yankees aren't: sticking to their plan

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Unlike the Yankees of late, the Red Sox are willing to make unpopular decisions to serve the long-term interests of the franchise.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

Franchises' direction at stake

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With the trading deadline approaching, GMs will determine -- for better or worse -- the course of a franchise's future.

ESPN Insider Story | July 24, 2005

Red Sox focus on pitching

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Figuring out their pitching staff, not trash-talking Alex Rodriguez, is the Red Sox's main focus this spring.

Story | February 21, 2005

Maggs costly, but necessary

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Tigers bid against themselves to get Magglio Ordonez, but that's because they had no choice.

Story | February 08, 2005

Mets needed extreme makeover

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

So the Mets overspent and took some risks. Omar Minaya clearly understands what's at stake operating in New York.

Story | January 26, 2005

After leaky week, GMs eager to see transaction season begin

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The BALCO leaks brought a hush over baseball, but deals will be itching to be made at the winter meetings.

Story | December 06, 2004

Can Bowden sell city on Expos?

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Jim Bowden has a wild and crazy job to do in Washington, but he's certainly embracing it.

Story | November 14, 2004

Grateful Nation trusts Theology

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

A huge cloud has been lifted from the Red Sox during this postseason, and no, it has nothing to do with any curse.

Story | October 26, 2004

The many points of interest

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Lou Piniella to the Mets? Is Mark Mulder's slump serious? Ten big issues for the season's final week.

Story | September 26, 2004

Judging defense becoming key

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While "Moneyball" brought to light new offensive theories, defense and baserunning are next in line.

Story | September 12, 2004

Rock solid house of Cards

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Walt Jocketty has assembled a team of franchise players, but it's their intensity and purpose that sets St. Louis apart.

Story | August 18, 2004

Playoff Push

Peter Gammons

They're not superstars, but they may hold the keys to the postseason.

ESPN Insider Story | August 15, 2004

Let's turn the page

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's time to turn the page on the Nomar Garciaparra-Red Sox divorce, which is becoming more absurd by the day.

Story | August 09, 2004

Marlins stay active, aggressive

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Larry Beinfest has assembled a team capable of repeating, but the Marlins have a lot of question marks.

Story | August 05, 2004