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Payroll gambles, Manny and the Kennedys

Peter Gammons

...their combined 6.24 ERA pays for Billy Wagner. (By the way, Department of Labor statistics showed...possible. Yes, the Marlins did go get Nick Johnson, but the Nationals had to pick up salary...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009

Wild card still working its magic

Peter Gammons

...down to two games by opening the series with one of the game's true aces, Josh Johnson, who is 19-3 since he came back from elbow surgery in 2008. Colorado. Florida. Texas. Boston...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009

'One of the luckiest people on the earth'

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Returning from a near-fatal aneurysm, Peter Gammons salutes the many who cared for him during his recovery.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006

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

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

Prospects may affect races

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's refreshing to see contending teams relying on their farm systems to fill key roster spots.

ESPN Insider Story | August 05, 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

Winning culture starts in minors

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs are making an effort to build from within.

ESPN Insider Story | July 11, 2005

Bullpen sparks Cubs' surge

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Cubs' bullpen has been a huge key to the club's revival over the last month, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | June 12, 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

The many points of interest

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Lou Piniella to the Mets? Is Mark Mulder's slump serious? Ten big issues for the season's final week.

Story | September 26, 2004