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Phillies' comeback all about people, J-Roll

Peter Gammons

...to people." As Rollins strolled to the plate, Manuel caught the eye of his longtime friend Jim Thome in the Dodgers dugout. Charlie pointed to Rollins and nodded toward Thome. "I was telling him...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009

NL West is better than you might think

Peter Gammons

Two years ago, four of the five teams in the NL West had better than .500 records, and the Rockies and Diamondbacks played in the NLCS. This season, t...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009

White Sox 'do right' by trading Thome, Contreras

Peter Gammons

What the Chicago White Sox did Monday when they bid adieu to Jim Thome and Jose Contreras was not 1997 revisited. "It was not the raising of the white flag...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 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

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

Low supply, high demand might yield 'some very bad contracts'

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Low supply, high demand and a lot of jittery GMs. It all adds up to "some very bad contracts" about to be signed this offseason.

ESPN Insider Story | November 12, 2005

No better time than now

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With two weeks left in the regular season, 13 teams remain alive for eight postseason spots.

ESPN Insider Story | September 18, 2005

Bumper crop of young talent

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Plenty of young players have made a great impression this season, and some will be good for years to come.

ESPN Insider Story | August 21, 2005

Pitching keeps A's in contention

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The A's are right back in the AL wild-card race without having to spend a year rebuilding.

ESPN Insider Story | July 20, 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

Bad, bad times for some

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Led by the Cubs, there are a number of teams who have done nothing but disappoint, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | May 15, 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

Can Bowden sell city on Expos?

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Jim Bowden has a wild and crazy job to do in Washington, but he's certainly embracing it.

Story | November 14, 2004

Grateful Nation trusts Theology

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

A huge cloud has been lifted from the Red Sox during this postseason, and no, it has nothing to do with any curse.

Story | October 26, 2004