Buster Blog: Franklin Gutierrez

Buster blogs about the stellar defense of Franklin Gutierrez

Is Seattle Milton Bradley's last chance?

...in a trade, to a Mariners team which, by all accounts, had a tremendous clubhouse culture. Ken Griffey Jr. came in and was a great teammate, and so was Mike Sweeney, and the addition...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2009

Battle of the Decades: 1990s vs. 2000s

Which decade produced better players, the 1990s or 2000s? At least in this simulated series, the old guys get the last laugh.

Cubs trade Bradley to Seattle

The Cubs have traded Milton Bradley to the Mariners for Carlos Silva.

Searching for Bobby Abreu

It wasn't until Feb. 12 that Bobby Abreu signed last winter, after waiting and waiting and waiting. The music had stopped, the big dollars were gone a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Lee: I thought I'd finish career in Philly

Cliff Lee said he proposed a counteroffer on a contract extension Wednesday -- the day he was traded to Seattle in a four-team deal that sent Roy Halladay to the Phillies.

BP: Best and worst teams of the '00s

Baseball Prospectus brings the heat with a controversial idea: the best team ... of the entire 2000s ... was the 2001 Seattle Mariners. Wait, what? They lost in the ALCS. Ah, but you can prove it with metrics. To explore, come inside.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Best and worst teams of the decade

The greatest team of the 2000s? That's easy. It's the New York Yankees. The most dreadful? Well, the nominees are …

Projecting a new decade of MLB stars

Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Slew of signings lie ahead

Thirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009

Ken Griffey Jr. hits a home run in his first game with the Mariners since 1999

'MLB 2K10': Longoria covers his bases

From old school to next gen, "MLB 2K10" front man Evan Longoria has gaming covered.

M's pursuing Bay ... but why?

...already. That leaves three positions for hitters: left field, first base, and DH. We know that Ken Griffey Jr. is going to suck up a fair number of DH at-bats. It seems to...

Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display

You say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

NEXT No. 4: Stephen Strasburg

Ryan McGee examines the special relationship between Stephen Strasburg, Washington's No. 1 pick, and Drew Storen.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009