The market for Miguel Cabrera
Buster OlneyThe Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Smoltz manufactures a comeback
Buster OlneyJohn Smoltz is a friend and golfing partner of Tiger Woods, which is hardly surprising, because the two men are similar in many ways. Both are superla...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 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
Hitters capitalize on Greinke's mistakes
Special to ESPN.comRoyals ace Zack Greinke is still throwing nasty pitches, but hitters are starting to take advantage of his mistakes.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2009
Trade deadline ripples
Buster OlneySome rippling after the trade deadline: The Padres had to trade Jake Peavy lest they run the risk of having one guy take up 30 to 40 percent of their...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 02, 2009
Jays must trade Halladay now
Buster OlneyA whole bunch of baseball people traveled to Toronto this weekend to watch Roy Halladay pitch, as Ken Fidlin writes. It's a sure sign of a robust mark...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 19, 2009
BP Daily: "Well, isn't that special"
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at some statistical oddities from the 2009 season so far, including Nick Swisher's home/road power splits and Ryan Zimmerman's superior production against righties.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009
Rangers have what it takes to win AL West
A rainbow appeared over Camden Yards on the day Matt Wieters arrived, a black cloud hangs over the Colorado Rockies at a time when they've changed man...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009
BP Daily: The Smart Traders
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusBilly Beane and Jon Daniels are among the best GMs at knowing when to swap veterans for prospects, and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009
BP Daily: The evolution of Kevin Youkilis
Steven Goldman, Baseball ProspectusKevin Youkilis shows that the key to offensive production is not just plate discipline, but plate discipline when it matters most.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009
Is Pujols among the most perfect players … ever?
Tony La Russa might have the toughest job in all of baseball: On a daily basis, it is his responsibility to come up with new and different ways to des...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 24, 2009
A's having trouble with left-handers
Special to ESPN.comThe A's face the Yankees and Andy Pettitte on Monday, which doesn't bode well for Oakland since it has struggled so far this season against lefties.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2009
Behind the Bets: Opening Day Props
Chad Millman, ESPN The MagazineLet's take a look at the prop bets that could define the baseball season. Howard and Cabrera for the home run title?
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009
Wider reach helps White Sox's Quentin
Special to ESPN.comCarlos Quentin's numbers improved when his ability to handled outside fastballs improved.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009
Peavy a Padres bright spot ... but for how long?
Buster Olney...wicked," said Towers. "The other day, he used it against left-handed hitters. He was facing Jack Cust and Jason Giambi and he threw back-door cutters, and they had no chance. It moves...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2009
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