The true MVP of the '00s
Dave Cameron, FanGraphs.comDave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why, as the decade draws to a close, Albert Pujols is not the game's most valuable player.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Braves get Cabrera, Dunn, cash
ESPN.com news servicesThe Yankees have acquired Javier Vazquez from the Atlanta Braves for Melky Cabrera, Mike Dunn and Boone Logan, sources told ESPN The Magazine senior writer Buster Olney.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009The internal trade deadline
Buster Olney...compete for championships annually; teams that had the best chance of keeping Halladay's family at their Florida home as long as possible; teams that had the kind of prospects around which to build a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Defense highlights offseason moves
Buster OlneyCoco Crisp is nearing a deal with the Oakland Athletics, according to late word from MLB Trade Rumors' Tim Dierkes. Presumably Crisp will slot into Oa...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009
Offseason notebook: Outfield shuffle
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at the other big moves of the week beyond the Roy Halladay-Cliff Lee trade and John Lackey signing, leading with the Hideki Matsui and Mike Cameron signings.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009An all-decade, all-value lineup card
Erik Manning, FanGraphs.comErik Manning of FanGraphs pored over every performance from an MLB player between 2000 and 2009 and created the best possible 1-9 lineup of players from that period. Odd: Carlos Delgado (2000) leads off. Cool: This team would average nine runs a game.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Scouts watch Cuban lefty throw
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineAroldis Chapman threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Houston in front of representatives from about 15 major league teams, according to a baseball source who attended the workout.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Nastiest pitches in baseball
Tom Haberstroh, Special to InsiderUsing Pitch f/x technology, we found the nastiest pitches -- and some of the worst -- in the game at the close of the decade.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Study group to examine on-field issues
Associated PressManagers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Capps loves Cubs, but market is hot
Bruce Levine, ESPNChicago.comMatt Capps would love to pitch for the Chicago Cubs, but the market is hot.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Projecting a new decade of MLB stars
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster OlneyThirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
Winter meetings recap
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Rule 5 picks provide little fantasy value
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey looks at the Rule 5 picks who may have the most use in fantasy leagues in 2010.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Where we stand as winter meetings arrive
Buster OlneyThe Cleveland Indians have relative pennies to spend this winter, and the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers won't spend much, either. The Los Angeles ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009
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