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
Can Red Sox afford not to spend?
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWill Red Sox fans accept a rebuilding phase?
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009Chapman kept defection plans from kin
Associated PressAroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher's defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Vera needs reconstructive surgery
Associated PressThe pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Orioles in the United States a decade ago tried to stop a fight and was smashed in the face with a blunt object. His injuries are not life-threatening but he will need reconstructive surgery.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Expect moves, moves and more moves
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhere will Matt Holliday end up? What about John Lackey? They are among the top 10 storylines of the offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Cuban 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
WS Game 1: From the pregame packets
David Kull...World Series; the last time came in 2005, when Houston's Roger Clemens faced Chicago's Jose Contreras. Clemens and Contreras were teammates on the Yankees. • Yankees starters own a 2.55 ERA...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009Baez 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
Howard's sac fly wins back-and-forth game; Phillies up 2-1
Associated PressRyan Howard's sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth carried the Phillies past the Rockies on Sunday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 12, 2009Cook outduels Hamels as Rockies nip Phillies, tie series
Associated PressYorvit Torrealba hit a two-run homer, Aaron Cook pitched effectively into the sixth and the Rockies beat Cole Hamels and the Phillies 5-4 to even their NL playoff series at 1.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 08, 2009Start spreadin' the news …
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comStart speadin' the news: The New York Yankees are about to win their first title in almost a decade.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009BP: 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
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