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Buster Olney writes that nothing came easily for Jorge Posada, but he will retire as one of the best catchers in Yankees history and can make a compelling case for the Hall of Fame.

Blog | Conversation | January 08, 2012

It looks like Red Sox GM Theo Epstein didn't kick Brian Cashman's butt after all.

Matt Meyers evaluates the 2011 Tampa Bay Rays. They lost three notable players (Carl Crawford, Matt Garza and Carlos Pena), but with a little creative work before spring training (and one notable in-house move), they could contend with Boston and New York yet again.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2011

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein has been engaged in ongoing discussions with his former top lieutenant, San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer, about a trade that would bring slugging first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to Boston.

Jason Varitek and Juan Cruz found themselves boxed into a maze of baseball rules and regulations last winter, walled in by circumstance, but they probably won't be the last players to face this kind of quandary.

Blog | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Red Sox owner John Henry said Wednesday that the current economic woes could affect offers to free agents.

General managers left their annual meetings on Thursday night lamenting the free-agent class this year.

With spring training just around the corner, a few teams still have some holes to fill.

ESPN.com's baseball experts analyze all of the major offseason moves.

Rudy Seanez returned to the Red Sox after two solid seasons, agreeing Tuesday to a a one-year contract that guarantees him $2.1 million and could be worth up to $5.3 million over two years if he pitches regularly as a setup man.

From Kevin Millwood to Bengie Molina, several free agents are still available to fill spots on a number of teams.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2005

With three declared free agents and 13 other potential coup flyers, the Red Sox may not enjoy the offseason.

With the Red Sox still prominent in the A-Rod sweepstakes, how secure is Nomar's future in Boston?

By Anthony Mormile SportsTicker Baseball Editor DALLAS (Ticker) -- These are supposed to be the winter meetings, where general managers meet to talk trade. But while some teams looked to swap, most were content to spend. Mike Hampton agreed to t...

What kind of statistical impact will Napoli, Gomes and Victorino bring?

Will Ben Cherington's winter meetings moves be gung-ho or ho-hum?