Mathieson'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
Sandwich 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
Intel: Best of times, worst of teams
Matt Meyers, ESPN The MagazineAdam Dunn, Nick Markakis, Adam Jones and Heath Bell are putting up numbers that greatly outshine their cellar-dwelling colleagues.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009
BP Daily: The Smart Traders
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusBilly Beane and Jon Daniels are among the best GMs at knowing when to swap veterans for prospects, and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009
BP Daily: No relief in sight
Steven Goldman, Baseball ProspectusHow can a GM find the right mix in his pen? It's a very challenging question.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 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
Execs 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
Don't Hate These Relievers
Peter Keating...to groove the ball and give up a ton of home runs, a syndrome recently termed Eric Gagne Disease. So suppose we look for relievers who (1) had above average K/BR in 2007...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009
Greinke and Royals could surprise
Buster OlneyThere is not a lot of original thought in baseball, but there are a lot of mantras repeated over and over and over. Throw strikes. Hit the ball the ot...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 21, 2009
BP Daily: The worst free agent deals
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusLet's look at the worst one-year, two-year, and three-year contracts, capped by the worst deal of the winter for its length, expense, and likely return.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009
Market still loaded with names
Buster OlneySome teams are continually reviewing the list of available free agents, a list as long as a football field, to see whether there is someone they need,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 02, 2009
With money scarce, it's hard for vets to find jobs
...to have a big season, writes Paul Hoynes. • The Twins are taking a look at Eric Gagne, reports La Velle Neal. With the lure of good seating in the Twins' new ballpark in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 16, 2009
Rays' Howell mixes his pitches with precision
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro strolled to the mound Friday with much at stake. Tampa Bay had a 3-2 lead in Game 2 of its American League Divis...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2008
Three Strikes: History chaser edition
...40 innings, the only pitcher ever who was tougher to hit for a whole season was Eric Gagne in 2003 -- and just barely (4.04, in 82 1/3 IP). • But loyal...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2008
Cubs aren't a shoo-in to win NL pennant
...and capped a three-hit Opening Day performance with a game-tying homer off Milwaukee's Eric Gagne. On May 1, he was batting .353, slugging .500 and had a .455 on-base percentage...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2008
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