Trading A-Gon a matter of timing
Buster OlneyHow much would the Padres have to get in return for Adrian Gonzalez to get a fair deal? "I don't know if you can put together enough young talent t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Post-winter meetings questions
Buster OlneyThe most prominent unresolved questions coming out of the winter meetings: 1. Where will Roy Halladay be traded? Halladay We talk all the time...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009
The free agent do-call list
Buster OlneyThe free-agent signing period begins four days from now, and we know that Matt Holliday, John Lackey and Jason Bay are going to be paid the most money...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Hermida's move sure to be replicated
Buster Olney...player like Teahen must contribute big numbers, or he becomes a luxury item that must be pawned. J.J. Hardy will make about $7 million next season, which is why the Brewers are well on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Ranking the NL's easiest roads to the postseason
Buster OlneyHere's the ranking of strength of schedule in the second half in the NL. It's great news if you're a fan of the Brewers or the Dodgers or the Marlins,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 18, 2009
Decision-makers have decided on Manny
Buster OlneyWhenever there are words here or elsewhere about the ugliness and the impact of Manny Ramirez's departure from Boston, there is uniform reaction from ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009
Ziegler ready for second act
Buster OlneyPHOENIX -- It's been only a little more than two years since Brad Ziegler learned how to throw a baseball from down by his shoelaces, so forgive him i...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 16, 2009
Positions of interest among NL teams
Buster OlneyAs a natural follow to Wednesday's look at some American League roster and lineup situations that need to be fleshed out, here's a similar look at the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 05, 2009
Indians primed for turnaround
Buster Olney...Star break; Joe Smith, acquired as part of the three-team deal that ended with J.J. Putz going to the Mets. The wild card of the bullpen bunch is Adam Miller, who has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 19, 2009Fuentes may land in offseason bargain bin
Buster Olney...spend it elsewhere, perhaps loading up on pitching. Mets: K-Rod is the closer and J.J. Putz will be the primary set-up man, and they certainly have room and a need for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2008Mets will get a closer -- at their price
Buster Olney...of the free-agent relievers than it does for them to make a trade for J.J. Putz. Around the majors with Buster Olney
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2008New GMs turning to sabermetrics
Buster Olney...8226; Two executives with other teams say it is their understanding that the Braves' offer to A.J. Burnett, if agreed to and fully realized in value, would be worth $15 million a year over...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2008
Percival joins Longoria, Crawford on disabled list
Buster Olney, ESPN.comRay closer Troy Percival is will go on the DL with a knee injury, with it yet to be determined if he will just rest or have surgery.
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