New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise
Buster OlneyIt was as if Michael Bourn had been staring at the same math equation for months, knowing that the answer was right there in front of him. His batting...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009
Cashman casts praise far and wide
Buster OlneyAs the Yankees' players hopped happily in the middle of the infield late Wednesday, in the first moments after winning the World Series, plastic glass...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderThe Kiss 'Em Goodbye series has reached the two World Series teams. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't repeat -- so now what? Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central all weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
PTI : Phillies Think of Future?
What the does the future hold for the back-to-back World Series contenders from Philadelphia?
Video | November 05, 2009
ATH : Phils Lost Successful Season?
Should it be considered a "successful" season for the Philles even after they lost to the Yankees in the World Series?
Video | November 05, 2009
Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster OlneyCharlie Manuel quoted a general after Game 6, in pronouncing that the baseball world has not seen the last of the Phillies. "I'll tell you something -...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Baseball's next great economic disparity
Buster OlneyBaseball's financial structure appears to have reached a tipping point that can be defined simply. "The arbitration process is now outdated," said a h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009
Five thoughts from the Fall Classic
Peter GammonsFive things for an afternoon that leads into Game 2 of the World Series: 1. Chase Utley never fails to amaze. His fire, his modesty, his comfort play...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
ATH : Just Six Game Series?
Should Jimmy Rollins have made predictions about how well the Phillies will do in the World Series?
Video | October 28, 2009
PTI : Rollins Predicts World Series?
How did Jimmy Rollins predict that the Philadelphia Phillies will win the World Series in only five games?
Video | October 28, 2009
The top matchups of the World Series
Buster OlneyThese are my top matchups of the World Series, beyond the battle of old friends CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee: The Yankees' hitters against Cliff Lee's f...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
A new chapter for Lee and Sabathia
Buster OlneyThe old friends pitched against each other in the first game ever at new Yankee Stadium back in April, and then afterward, CC Sabathia took Cliff Lee ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Phillies appear primed to repeat as champs
Peter Gammons...hit .300 after Aug. 1. They are an intrepid, swashbuckling team fueled by the personalities of Jimmy Rollins and Victorino. They relished beating up on the Mets in the spotlight, they have played on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009
A game filled with crossroads
Buster OlneyThe moment Nick Swisher lifted the ball over the infield, Angels reliever Brian Fuentes shot his arm into the air, that arm driven by the exultation o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Replay for the World Series could work
Buster Olney...Hal McCoy. Phillies-Dodgers The backbone of the Phillies is stars like Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Cliff Lee, but what separates Philadelphia this time of year is the incredible quality and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
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