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Five thoughts from the Fall Classic

Peter Gammons

...pitcher controls the game. And that the pitcher should work on his chosen tempo, a practice Greg Maddux followed -- and it's why he loved working with catcher Eddie Perez because Maddux said "Eddie...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Lovin' box scores, shortstops and one-pitch outs

Peter Gammons

...Pitching efficiency is a wonderful thing. Players love pitchers who get one-pitch outs. I believe Greg Maddux once said a perfect game is 27 pitches, 27 outs. Cliff Lee leads the majors in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Young players who impressed the most this spring

Peter Gammons

...salary) for even-up last July -- has tremendous power, speed, athleticism and studies the game like Greg Maddux. When this current Marlins management staff was working under Jim Beattie in Montreal, Jim Fleming drafted...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Manny, Dodgers both winners in the end

Peter Gammons

...breadline. In 2008, the Dodgers gave up prospects that allowed Colletti to acquire Ramirez, Blake and Greg Maddux. And the Red Sox, Indians and Padres respectively paid the remainder of the three players' salaries...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Hamilton headlines top '08 story lines

Peter Gammons

...to be said. 9. Tim Lincecum. It ain't the meat; it's the motion. 10. Greg Maddux. There have been fewer more interesting people of the past 25 years. As Derek Lowe -- who...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 01, 2009

Trying to make sense of Teixeira dealings

Peter Gammons

It has been suggested that the best way to decipher the Red Sox-Mark Teixeira negotiations is to pull out your old turntable, put on "Revolution 9" f...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2008

Some just enjoy the simple life

Peter Gammons

This is not a sabermetrics debate about where Grady Sizemore ranks among today's players. He's 26 and a great player who hit 33 homers and stole 38 ba...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2008

Magic number for hurlers is 30 starts

Peter Gammons, ESPN

If these starters don't deliver the goods, it could be a very long year for their clubs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007

'One of the luckiest people on the earth'

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Returning from a near-fatal aneurysm, Peter Gammons salutes the many who cared for him during his recovery.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006

Legends in their own time

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Time will tell how many of the players in this year's All-Star Game end up in the Hall of Fame.

ESPN Insider Story | July 13, 2005

Trade market not at all hopping

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While there are plenty of buyers out there, Peter Gammons says there are few sellers at this point.

ESPN Insider Story | June 30, 2005

Trade market not at all hopping

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While there are plenty of buyers out there, Peter Gammons says there are few sellers at this point.

Story | June 26, 2005

High-scoring teams take cue from their hitters atop order

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Impact leadoff hitters like Brandon Inge and Johnny Damon are maximizing their value through plate discipline and on-base percentage, Peter Gammons writes.

Story | June 04, 2005

Bad, bad times for some

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Led by the Cubs, there are a number of teams who have done nothing but disappoint, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | May 15, 2005

Orioles rolling right along

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Led by Miguel Tejada, the Orioles are carving up the competition in the AL, Peter Gammons writes.

Story | May 01, 2005