Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster OlneyThe great thing about the postseason, an evaluator noted the other day, is that you always find out what the real weaknesses of hitters are (or at lea...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 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 "The arbitration process is now outdated," said a h...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
Blanton to work both sides of plate
Special to ESPN.comPhillies starter Joe Blanton will use both sides of plate against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009
Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders
Buster OlneyThe conversations between general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winte...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009
Insider Intel: 2009 World Series
Keith Law, ESPN InsiderKeith Law checks in with a scout's eye on the 2009 World Series, offering five keys for the Phillies, five for the Yankees and an ultimate series prediction. Plus notes from Inside Edge, Baseball Prospectus and ESPN Stats & Information.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Three Strikes: Phils, Yanks close but uncommon
Jayson StarkSTRIKE ONE -- A TALE OF TWO CITIES DEPT. They play in ballparks located just 108 miles apart. But outside of geography, the Yankees and Phillies have ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
Dodgers have three tries vs. Blanton
Special to ESPN.comThe trio of Manny Ramirez, Andre Ethier and James Loney present the biggest challenge for Phillies starter Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the NLCS.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009
How the Yankees can slow the Angels
Buster Olney...and managers by charging around the bases aggressively and compelling their rivals to make mistakes. Yankees manager Joe Girardi doesn't want his pitchers preoccupied with the Angels' runners, such as Chone Figgins; rather, he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009
Insider Intel: Phillies vs. Dodgers
Keith Law and Baseball Prospectus, ESPN InsiderKeith Law previews the Phillies vs. Dodgers 2009 NLCS, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Instant replay must be expanded … immediately
Buster OlneyThere were mistakes made by professionals this week. The gritty Ryan Raburn played a pop-fly single into a triple in the Metrodome. Chris Carpenter le...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 10, 2009
ATH : Rockies - Phillies' Advantage?
Do either the Rockies or Phillies have an advantage in the NLDS after both teams have won already?
Video | October 09, 2009
Opening up the mailbag
Buster OlneyAfter two days into the playoffs, we'll reach into the mailbag: Q: I'm a Tigers fan and now that it's over officially, I'm trying to look forward to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009
Scouting the Philadelphia Phillies
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.Philadelphia has several areas of real strength and only one major weakness: its bullpen.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009
The King becomes a craftsman
Buster OlneyIt wasn't the optimal situation for a new pitching coach to get to know a star pitcher. In spring training, Felix Hernandez was away from the Mariners...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009
BP: Numbers say it's in the Cards
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes the starting rotations for the eight teams expected to participate in postseason 2009 -- and the Minnesota Twins. The numbers say it might be the National League's year.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009
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