Rangers looking at bullpen options
Richard Durrett...injuries but have shown solid performances in the past. And it's worked out before (see Eric Gagne and Eddie Guardado). Just something to keep an eye on. Putz and Myers are free agents...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009Mathieson's comeback; top names shelved
Jason GreyDuring the 2005 season of the Arizona Fall League, two pitchers really started to turn heads and make scouts take notice. One was the Tampa Bay Rays'...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
Epstein offers some thoughts on the season
Amy K. Nelson...pointed to using the same processes as a part of an organization philosophy and cited the Eric Gagne trade. "The Gagne deal for example, that one same exact process. A really good pitcher when...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009Greinke takes Cy Young lead!
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...seventh. • Also in '03, the Predictor predicted that Mark Prior would win; instead closer Eric Gagne won and Prior finished third. • In 2004, the Predictor did like Gagne as the winner...
Blog | September 23, 2009Our (preliminary) All-Decade Team
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotAs promised, a fisking of Matt Waters' All-Aughts Team: 1B Albert Pujols 2B Jeff Kent SS Derek Jeter 3B Alex Rodriguez LF Barry Bonds CF Ca...
Blog | June 01, 2009One shining weekend ahead
Are you ready for one of the all-time greatest sports weekends? A quick preview … Friday: The "Who can tank the most egregiously for Oden and Du...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2007Sandwich Awards: Back from a little hiatus
Jayson StarkI don't know about you, but I could use a sandwich. Except I'm not referring to a Corned Beef Special here. I'm referring to something much more appet...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2009
Is Strasburg the best prospect ever?
Buster OlneySo just how good is Stephen Strasburg, the San Diego State right-hander who is regarded as the No. 1 talent in this year's draft? "The best I've eve...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 09, 2009
Spring Training Blog: March 8
...games there. That's OK. Just don't forget that I am a good shortstop." Indians manager Eric Wedge said he is well aware of Peralta's value at short and that he doesn't...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 08, 2009Execs reluctant to sign older stars to long deals
Buster OlneyThe economy T-boned the free-agent market this winter, seemingly at 100 mph, and this was the major reason why established players -- guys who had bee...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 07, 2009
Camp notes: Joba struggles, Bedard shines
Christopher Harris, ESPN.com• If it's my day to write our spring training blog, Joba Chamberlain must be in the news. Joba faced five Team Canada batters in an exhibition T...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 06, 2009Camp notes: Johan, A-Rod health issues
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com• Johan Santana's elbow tightness is apparently severe enough to prevent him from being the Mets' Opening Day starter. Pitching coach Dan Warthe...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 04, 2009Spring Training Blog: March 3
WEBB SET FOR START (9:34 p.m. ET) Diamondbacks righty Brandon Webb is scheduled to make his first start of the spring Wednesday at Tucson Electric Pa...
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