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Wide-open division races should make for a compelling finish

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

With five of the six division races still very much up for grabs, which teams hold a scheduling advantage over the final eight weeks of the regular season?

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008

Newly hired Gaston could ultimately save or doom Ricciardi's job

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

How long GM J.P. Ricciardi keeps his job could be decided by how Toronto plays under new manager Cito Gaston.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008

Don't hold your breath waiting for blockbuster trades

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Expecting one big trade after another before the deadline passes? Well, don't hold your breath waiting.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2007

Small-market teams know their limitations

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Small-market general managers, like shoppers on a tight budget, have to find a way to make their money go farther.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2006

Current market could spark flurry of trades

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

With such big money being spent on free agents, trades could be the way to go for many teams this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006

Piniella not a shoo-in to land a managerial job

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Will Lou Piniella land a managerial job for the '07 season? How about Joe Girardi? Sean McAdam sizes up the four vacant posts.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006

September a real challenge for young pitchers

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

For many young pitchers, September is different than any other month in the regular season. Infinitely different.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006

Turning struggles into success

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Alex Rios and Freddy Sanchez are among five players who are having breakout seasons offensively.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2006

Infield makeover bolsters Red Sox defense

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

A productive, new-look infield, led by Mike Lowell, has helped carry the Red Sox to the top of the AL East, writes Sean McAdam.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2006

Winning is the best way to boost revenue

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The fans might come if a team builds a new stadium, but their support could be short-lived.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2006

Enough is enough

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Roger Clemens is tarnishing his Hall-of-Fame legacy with a thoroughly distasteful, public money grab this spring.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006

One of the game's unsung superstars

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Vernon Wells is seldom mentioned in the roll call of the game's best center fielders, but that may change this season.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2006

Angels, Cardinals could finally fall flat

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Angels and Cardinals top the list of teams that could very well be disappointments in 2006.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2006

Pressure-packed season awaits Jays, Mets

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

By shelling out big bucks this offseason, the Blue Jays and Mets brought pressure on themselves to be contenders in '06.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2006

Red Sox brass operating by committee

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Without a full-time GM on board, the Red Sox head to the winter meetings with a group effort led by Larry Lucchino himself, writes Sean McAdam.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005