The case for Contreras
Jorge Arangure Jr....Bronze Titan" by Fidel Castro because of his formidable mound exploits in international competition, Cuban pitcher Jose Contreras' once-illustrious career as a starting pitcher -- both in the National Series and in the majors...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
The Yankees' case for Halladay
Buster OlneyThe Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Wagner to Atlanta may be unwise
Keith LawThe Atlanta Braves needed bullpen help and they signed one of the best relievers available in Billy Wagner. But the price is too high, and Wagner i...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz
Jorge Arangure Jr....pitching legend Pedro Luis Lazo of Pinar del Rio, a close friend and former teammate of Jose Contreras, won his 250th career game in the Cuban National Series on Tuesday with six shutout innings...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Baez ruling could set precedent
Jorge Arangure Jr....uncovered by MLB's investigation unit, led the Nationals to shut down their academy at special assistant Jose Rijo's complex and fire several members of the staff, including top instructor Jose Baez, who had...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
Several prospects back on the market
Jorge Arangure Jr....had originally been represented by Jaime Torres -- who represents such Cuban stars as Alexei Ramirez and Jose Contreras -- but Perez parted ways with Torres soon after he was suspended. Bello said Perez continues to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
BP: For the pen, it's also in the Cards
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusAfter a close analysis of all of MLB's playoff-bound pens, Baseball Prospectus finds that the St. Louis Cardinals stand above all others.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Chicago White Sox
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Chicago White Sox, who many believe have the best talent in AL Central.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 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
Why Holliday could end up a rental
Buster OlneyAs the summer's trade season played out, rival executives came away from conversations with the Cardinals believing St. Louis wasn't in position to ta...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Lackey has found the right spot
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels' John Lackey has found his command recently.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009
Three Strikes: Piracy edition
Jayson Stark...consider the case of these five noted league-switchers this year: Contreras Lee Cliff Lee, John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Vicente Padilla and Jose Contreras had a combined record of 29-42 as American Leaguers...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009
Rangers' Borbon keeps on running
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey takes a closer look at Julio Borbon, who has emerged as the Rangers' DH thanks to his speed and performance at the plate. Plus, he looks at the latest September call-ups
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009
NL West is better than you might think
Peter GammonsTwo years ago, four of the five teams in the NL West had better than .500 records, and the Rockies and Diamondbacks played in the NLCS. This season, t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009
White Sox 'do right' by trading Thome, Contreras
Peter GammonsWhat the Chicago White Sox did Monday when they bid adieu to Jim Thome and Jose Contreras was not 1997 revisited. "It was not the raising of the white flag," said White Sox...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009
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