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More Cowbell: Inbox dump

One crucial note: I bought the new "Stripes" anniversary DVD last weekend and finally had a chance to zoom through the deleted scenes Wednesday night....

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 25, 2005

Braves' problems run far deeper than scouting

Rob Neyer

...Ron Gant, Javier Lopez, Chipper Jones, Greg McMichael and prospects that allowed them to trade for Fred McGriff. Has the farm system gone fallow? Where are those artful producers of prospects of Paul Snyder...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2008

Dark days ahead for San Diego

...and hope for a competitive future to the franchise that had just pawned off Gary Sheffield, Fred McGriff, Tony Fernandez and others in an embarrassing and dark time that will forever be known as...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Peavy's "train" still at the station

...or not, through the same prism which Padres fans viewed the trades of Gary Sheffield and Fred McGriff during the fire sale of 1993. This all might have some impact, as well, on the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2008

Fred McGriff: 45 Cheers

Chris Sprow

In another sign that you're old and things may not really work out for you, Fred McGriff turns 45 today. Actually, this isn't bad, because any day that he's not playing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Change Artist

Buster Olney

How did Trevor Hoffman go from a scrawny Minor League shortstop with one kidney to a hall of fame closer? He got a grip

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Rays' astute moves take them from cellar to summit

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Andrew Friedman's savvy moves have led the Rays from the AL East cellar to baseball's summit.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

How do you define a dynasty?

The Yankees of 1936-41 won five championships in six seasons, and a decade later, the Yankees of 1949-1953 won five straight titles. The Philadelphia ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Bring back the old Devil Rays!

Jeff Pearlman, Special to Page 2

The Tampa Bay Rays are a talented, impressive baseball team. But they were much more fun when they stunk.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Long wait over for Burrell, Rollins

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jimmy Rollins and Pat Burrell have been on the Phillies' roster longer than any current player, and after enduring so many disappointments, the two finally felt what it was like to win a playoff series, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008

Seriously, just coincidence or something more?

10 p.m. ET Cubs players and coaches may say they don't believe in curses, hexes and billy goats, but the events in Thursday's second inning may cause ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Angels' Hunter says MLB's homer dip result of steroid testing

Associated Press

Home runs in the major leagues dropped this year to their lowest level since 1993, and Angels center fielder Torii Hunter thinks he might know why.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008

Kouzmanoff starts offense early, Young goes six strong innings against Pirates

Associated Press

Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Chris Young pitched six strong innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2008

Bartlett comes up with crucial RBI double to help Rays get by Orioles

Associated Press

Jason Bartlett doubled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays took another step toward their first AL East title by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Monday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 22, 2008

Three Strikes: History chaser edition

As our 2008 History Watch moves into its final week of the regular season, it's time to present another edition of History Chasers You Might Have Miss...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2008