Sox-Yanks, Aroldis Chapman, Cy Young Wars
Buster OlneyIt is still September and nine days of regular-season baseball remain, but the playoffs provided the context for everything that occurred at Yankee St...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2009
The overlooked stars of the season
Buster Olney...92-94 mph fastball with life. Nice job by our scouts, Van Smith and former major leaguer John Vander Wal, who both recommended him highly as the player we should select as the PTNL in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009
Ranking the NL's easiest roads to the postseason
Buster OlneyHere's the ranking of strength of schedule in the second half in the NL. It's great news if you're a fan of the Brewers or the Dodgers or the Marlins,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 18, 2009
Heightened pressure now heaped on Teixeira
Buster OlneySo Alex Rodriguez embarks on an uncertain course. The Yankees don't know if he'll be available Opening Day or in May. They don't know if he'll be avai...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 06, 2009
Decision-makers have decided on Manny
Buster OlneyWhenever there are words here or elsewhere about the ugliness and the impact of Manny Ramirez's departure from Boston, there is uniform reaction from ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009
Some questions to ask A-Rod
Buster OlneyUndoubtedly, the Yankees would have preferred that Alex Rodriguez sit down with all reporters one time. He chose to speak with Peter Gammons last week...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 17, 2009
Sheets poster boy for unsettled offseason
Buster Olney...under, in the string of modest deals signed by other veteran pitchers, such as Brad Penny and John Smoltz. Some general managers say privately that Sheets will be fortunate to land a two-year, $20...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2009
Hernandez could receive looks from contenders if he becomes free agent
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineLivan Hernandez, designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins on Friday, should learn Tuesday whether he has cleared waivers and will become a free agent.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008Washburn a fit for Mets?
Buster Olney...now perhaps in need of a starting pitcher (in the aftermath of the MRI planned for John Maine), wouldn't Washburn be a great fit for the Mets? Washburn is a gritty pitcher, he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 30, 2008Mets agree to Santana deal, pending extension agreement
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineThe Mets have agreed to a trade with the Minnesota Twins to acquire Johan Santana for four prospects, pending the left-hander working out an extension with New York, sources told ESPN's Peter Gammons.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008Maine rises from obscurity to Game 1 start
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineJohn Maine began the year in Double-A. Now the Mets are relying on him in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2006Marlins turn to the D-Train
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineBuster Olney takes a look at Friday's top matchups.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2005Westbrook goes for win No. 13, .500 record
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineBuster Olney takes a look at Sunday's top matchups.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2005Pettitte strikes out seven to even the Series
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineWith players breathing clouds in a frigid Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, Andy Pettitte seemed to be about the only warm player on the field, pumping fastballs and challenging the cold-handed Florida hitters, dominating them.
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