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Ilitch stands up to baseball, for the fans

Peter Gammons

...have Ryan Perry, Chadd's No. 1 from last year, throwing 97 in middle relief. In Houston, Astros fans must realize that owner Drayton McLane cares more about Selig's favor than his fans...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Lester extension makes good business sense

Peter Gammons

One can make the case that of all the left-handed pitchers younger than 26 years old, Cole Hamels and Jon Lester would have the most value on the open...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 09, 2009

For the love of the game

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The pervasive spirit among Hall of Famers is that the game is greater than any individual. Peter Gammons explains.

Story | August 03, 2005

What baseball needs: The best

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Ichiro chasing .400, more Red Sox-Yankees drama ... baseball will survive the steroid mess by being baseball.

Story | April 02, 2005

Time to promote Pujols, Pierre

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's time for Baseball to market players representing its values, starting with Juan Pierre and Albert Pujols.

Story | March 12, 2005

Boras gambling on owners

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

If you believe Scott Boras, the winter meetings are a place where money and decade-long contracts grow on trees.

Story | November 10, 2004

Award winners for 2004

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Vladimir Guerrero and Barry Bonds are this season's MVPs, at least on Peter Gammons' ballot.

Story | October 04, 2004

Uncertainty reigns in races

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Breaking down the teams that remain in the mix as the postseason slowly comes into focus.

Story | October 02, 2004

The many points of interest

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Lou Piniella to the Mets? Is Mark Mulder's slump serious? Ten big issues for the season's final week.

Story | September 26, 2004

Judging defense becoming key

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While "Moneyball" brought to light new offensive theories, defense and baserunning are next in line.

Story | September 12, 2004

Early market projections for '05

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Adrian Beltre will get big bucks this winter, but the market won't be so generous for others like Esteban Loaiza.

Story | September 06, 2004

Beane closes deal for Dotel

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Getting Octavio Dotel was a move the A's had to make. Whether or not it pays off is another story.

Story | June 28, 2004

What's in store for 2004? Plenty

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Will this be the season a curse is lifted ... and which one? The 2004 season could hold many surprises.

Story | April 04, 2004

O's plan to ruffle some feathers

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Items that stand out so far: Mazzilli's energy; the Red Sox soap opera; the Clemens and Pettitte effect; among others.

Story | February 29, 2004

L.A. goes Ivy League with GM

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

A new boss in L.A. and one that's crowing in Tampa. Baseball is heating up now that camps are filling up.

Story | February 19, 2004