Seattle could land Lackey
Buster Olney...their exceptional outfield defense: Franklin Gutierrez is regarded as one of the game's best center fielders, Ichiro Suzuki is a perennial Gold Glove winner in right field, and Dustin Ackley -- the No. 2 overall...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009
For one night, Ordonez worth the cost
Buster OlneyIt's too bad there isn't a transcript of the conversation that took place sometime this summer between Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch and his baseba...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Seattle Mariners
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Seattle Mariners, who gave their fans plenty of late-inning thrills this year.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009
Three Strikes: Piracy edition
Jayson StarkSTRIKE ONE -- THEY WERE JUST 17 DEPT. The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had a winning season since 1992. Think about that. The American League Rookie...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009
Rays simply couldn't afford to keep Kazmir
Buster OlneyHad Scott Kazmir remained with the Tampa Bay Rays for 2010, he likely would have been one member of an elite group of about 50 players in Major League...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009
BP Daily: The future of Mark Reynolds
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus examines Arizona Diamondbacks 3B Mark Reynolds, dismissed by some as a big whiffer (204 K last year) with subpar defense. Not so fast: He could develop as one of the NL's more complete players over time.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009
ATH : Matsuzaka Upset with Red Sox?
Daisuke Matsuzaka is blaming the Red Sox for his recent shoulder problems.
Video | July 29, 2009
ATH : The MLB All-Star Recap
What stood out the most from last night's All-Star game?
Video | July 15, 2009
Beckham making it look easy
Special to ESPN.comGordon Beckham's play with the White Sox is fitting in so well in the majors it's easy to forget he essentially skipped the minors altogether.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009
BP Daily: Midseason fielding report
Eric Seidman, Baseball ProspectusAt the halfway point, these players have proved handy with the leather. But it's no exact science.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009
The Buster Olney AL All-Stars
...Holliday plus much more, you must be an ESPN Insider. Lineup versus a right-handed starter RF: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners C: Joe Mauer, Twins 3B: Evan Longoria, Rays 1B: Justin Morneau, Twins (has a .998...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 07, 2009
All-Star follies come with selections
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.The All-Star rosters were announced, and there are plenty of problems on both teams and in the process itself.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2009
BP Daily: Decision time in Seattle
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusThe Mariners are close to the AL West lead, but should they go for it now, or later?
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009
Commanding slider important for Smoltz
Special to ESPN.comJohn Smoltz must command his slider and he must keep his fastball down in the zone in order to have success.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009
A-Rod lagging behind at the plate
Special to ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez has struggled at the plate, and his primary problem has been on pitches up and inside.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009
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