Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz
Jorge Arangure Jr.Cuban first baseman Jose Julio Ruiz, a defector who was declared a free agent this summer, continues to impress scouts during workouts. In the past tw...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Mets must manage bullpen better
Matt Meyers, ESPN The MagazineAdding Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz will help the Mets' bullpen, but manager Jerry Manuel still must learn how to better use his new weapons.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009
Mets pitching for a title, at last
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThough we lack a crystal ball to foretell the arc of the 2009 season, the Mets currently project as the NL East front-runners.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009
If You're Hardcore: Breaking down Mets' bullpen committee
Will Harris, ESPN.comWill Harris looks at the mad scramble for saves in the Mets' bullpen after Billy Wagner's injury.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008
If You're Hardcore: Giants begin youth movement
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris looks at all the young players the Giants have been using in the infield and behind the plate.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008
Playing with Numbers: Discussing pitchers' values
AJ Mass, Special to ESPN.comAJ Mass follows up last week's column on hitters' values by discussing the value of pitchers.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2008
If You're Hardcore: Back of Pirates rotation
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris discusses Jeff Karstens' insertion to the Pirates' rotation and the other options for the back end of the Pittsburgh staff.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008
Playing with Numbers: The 'real' value of relief pitchers
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass looks at how reliable relief pitchers can be by analyzing how well they can keep runners from scoring.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008
If You're Hardcore: Fontenot gains short-term value
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris discusses the biggest beneficiary of Alfonso Soriano's trip to the DL, as well as the latest hot pickups in the National League.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2008
Potent offense will drive Yankees
The Yankees scored 504 runs in the last 76 games last year, after Bobby Abreu and Robinson Cano emerged from early-season slumps, after Johnny Damon b...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2008
Red Sox protest hurtful to fans
As the Red Sox threatened a boycott of Wednesday's game, they worked for team unity, Jackie MacMullan writes. The sentiment behind what was essentia...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 20, 2008
Rays have a fine system in place
You find yourself talking much more deliberately when speaking with the muscle behind the Tampa Bay … Rays' … system of $1 fines. You feel a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 13, 2008
Why Cubs might want Crisp
The Cubs talked to the Rangers during the winter about Marlon Byrd, and now Nick Cafardo is reporting that they are eyeing Boston center fielder Coco ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 10, 2008
Oakland believes in Barton
Daric Barton was born in Springfield, Vermont, a piece of fortune that might have doomed him to a life of numb fingers and few opportunities to play b...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 06, 2008
Early schedule tough for Red Sox
The Yankees of the Paul O'Neill years played with a unique confidence -- not a swagger, but a competitive arrogance; they went about their business wi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 01, 2008
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