Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
Buster OlneySo many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
The market for Miguel Cabrera
Buster OlneyThe Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Closing the market
Keith LawIf there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Those who favored King Felix and Verlander
Keith Law...deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Three Strikes -- Cy Young edition
Jayson Stark...this year after Memorial Day. You might have noticed that. In case you lost track of the Royals the day you moved into your beach house, they finished 32 games under .500, and 21½...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
AFL position wrap: Pitchers
Jason Grey...of his offerings. Aaron Crow, Kansas City Royals: Crow hit 94 mph for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
The market for those coming off injuries
Keith LawOne problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise
Buster OlneyIt was as if Michael Bourn had been staring at the same math equation for months, knowing that the answer was right there in front of him. His batting...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009
AFL position wrap: Corner infielders
Jason GreyAtlanta Braves first-base prospect Freddie Freeman didn't finish the season well after a late promotion to Double-A, but there was a very good reason ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
My 2009 awards picks
Keith LawHere are my fictional ballots for five of the six postseason awards. I've omitted my NL Cy Young ballot because I had a formal vote on that award and ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
AFL position wrap: Middle infielders
Jason GreyBefore beginning the second position wrap-up for the Arizona Fall Leagues, here's a quick addition from yesterday's wrap-up of catchers: I was asked ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Analyzing the early hot-stove deals
Keith Law...gone: Teahen • The Royals made out very well by...term for a bad team (Kansas City) that would like to trade...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Hermida's move sure to be replicated
Buster Olney...the White Sox and the Royals have discussed a Teahen trade...of have and have-not. Kansas City, which was starved for lineup...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster OlneyCharlie Manuel quoted a general after Game 6, in pronouncing that the baseball world has not seen the last of the Phillies. "I'll tell you something -...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster OlneySix key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is ha...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
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