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During Wednesday night's Duke-Carolina game, Dickie V called this year's freshman class "the best freshman class since I've ever been on television." ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 08, 2007

Injuries make AL East a three-team race

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

The AL East is still a three-team race because of a spate of injuries to the Red Sox, Yankees and Blue Jays, writes Bob Klapisch.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006

MC: Weekend Update

Some of you seem confused why I skipped the Super Bowl this year. Four reasons why: 1. I'm going to the NBA All-Star Game and spring training instead...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 30, 2006

MC: Damon e-mails

I'm not going to overreact to Johnny Damon's defection to the Yankees. That feeling isn't universal, however. Check out these Damon-related...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2005

More Cowbell: Inbox dump

One crucial note: I bought the new "Stripes" anniversary DVD last weekend and finally had a chance to zoom through the deleted scenes Wednesday night....

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 25, 2005

More Cowbell: Loose ends

...week's sports book recommendation, I wanted to mention a few things: • In Monday's Johnny Damon column, I had a brainfart about the game-saving catch in Tampa Bay -- it would have...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 16, 2005

More Cowbell: Damon for MVP?

Heading into the final six weeks of the baseball season, the inevitable "Who are the MVPs?" stories are starting. In the National League, the MVP race...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2005

More Cowbell: Who's the Manny?

...only real value comes because he's a great center fielder … and we already have Johnny Damon. I like Huff, but he tanked the first half of the season, and he's certainly...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 01, 2005

Help Pick MLB's Ultimate Lineup

...We let you, SportsNation, debate the list and come up with your own Ultimate Lineup: 1. Johnny Damon, CF 2. Alex Rodriguez, 3B 3. Albert Pujols, 1B 4. Manny Ramirez, LF 5. David Ortiz...

Chat | July 07, 2005

A's suddenly willing to increase payroll

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

While many teams are trimming payroll and searching for inexpensive solutions, the A's are surprisingly willing to spend more in 2009 than they did in '08.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

Tough call coming for Manny

Buster Olney

The last time that the agent for Manny Ramirez spoke with Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, Barack Obama was on television in the background, maki...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Baines' totals fall short

Rob Neyer

Harold Baines a Hall of Famer? Well, no. But he certainly has his supporters: Those in the know with the White Sox believe Baines deserves a better ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Are Boras clients worth the money?

David Schoenfield, Page 2

Scott Boras is the agent for Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira. Our question: Do Boras clients earn their big paydays?

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2008

Anderson's pursuit of 3,000 hits … call it a fantasy

From Dylan Hernandez in the Los Angeles Times, a typically silly bit of statistical advocacy from Scott Boras: Garret Anderson should be able to pla...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Padres, Braves need to finalize Peavy trade

• The Astros are looking to trade a couple of their veteran players, as Richard Justice writes -- Ty Wigginton and closer Jose Valverde. Within ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2008