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Health of pitchers remains a huge issue for WBC

Peter Gammons

This week, the Cubs learned Carlos Marmol was pitching in the Dominican Republic, working feverishly to ready himself to pitch for his country in the ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2009

White Sox working to keep up in AL Central

Peter Gammons, ESPN

White Sox GM Ken Williams has made bold moves to ensure that the franchise is set for the future, even at the expense of the present.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 27, 2007

A whole new ballgame in '06

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With pitchers and catchers ready to report, Peter Gammons looks ahead to everything new and improved in 2006.

ESPN Insider Story | February 12, 2006

Tough to stay competitive

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's never easy in the land of the expansionites. Just ask the D-Backs, Marlins, Devil Rays and Rockies.

ESPN Insider Story | January 13, 2006

Reinsdorf, Einhorn shine in '05

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The White Sox achieved greatness in 2005 and the tandem of Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn deserve credit for it.

ESPN Insider Story | December 19, 2005

Initial deals could ignite market

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With all of the major power figures in Dallas, the first 24 hours of the winter meetings could set off a number of chain reactions.

ESPN Insider Story | December 04, 2005

Reinsdorf won't touch a thing

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

What is so striking about the White Sox is their stability, making the phrase world champion White Sox special.

ESPN Insider Story | November 05, 2005

Yanks, Sox must rethink plans

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Yankees and Red Sox need to realize a big payroll doesn't guarantee success and try a new approach.

ESPN Insider Story | October 15, 2005

Draft not just about 'tools' guys

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

For many teams, the draft has changed from selecting "high ceiling, tools" guys to more major-league ready players, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | May 22, 2005

Mets needed extreme makeover

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

So the Mets overspent and took some risks. Omar Minaya clearly understands what's at stake operating in New York.

Story | January 26, 2005

Anatomy of an undone deal

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Cold feet? Hardly. Javier Vazquez's family concerns convinced the Dodgers to walk away from the Big Unit deal.

Story | December 23, 2004

Cards, A's reload differently

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Cards finally have an ace in Mark Mulder. The A's reloaded too, but most importantly on the cheap.

Story | December 18, 2004

Winter meetings start with bang

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Baseball officials were abuzz after Troy Glaus and Jeff Kent were signed early in the winter meetings.

Story | December 09, 2004

After leaky week, GMs eager to see transaction season begin

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The BALCO leaks brought a hush over baseball, but deals will be itching to be made at the winter meetings.

Story | December 06, 2004

Deal could entice Johnson

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

There's been talk of a big Randy Johnson-to-New York splash much like Boston's for Curt Schilling.

Story | November 24, 2004