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Marlins aren't your typical small-market team

Peter Gammons

...one of the game's best general managers, Larry Beinfest, and his baseball board of directors -- Mike...up to Albert Pujols in the MVP. Josh Johnson is now in the elite starter category. Chris...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Payroll gambles, Manny and the Kennedys

Peter Gammons

...made it clear they will continue to add, if possible. Yes, the Marlins did go get Nick Johnson, but the Nationals had to pick up salary to get it done. Those who can, will. But...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009

10 things for Monday

Peter Gammons

...minors and avoid putting Angel Guzman on waivers, as he is out of options. Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild is encouraged that Rich Harden can hold up in the rotation. "He's really worked hard...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Cubs building a superpower on and off the field

Peter Gammons

...at the corners, with Kosuke Fukudome and Reed Johnson platooning in center. He has Lee and Aramis...good. "Harden has been very encouraging," pitching coach Larry Rothschild said. Harden also has averaged 14 starts...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 19, 2009

2009 will celebrate the young player

Peter Gammons

During the 2008 ALCS, a Red Sox player said, "I've had to use a cup five times in the last three weeks. Drug-tested five times in three weeks -- imagi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 03, 2009

Red Sox doing what the Yankees aren't: sticking to their plan

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Unlike the Yankees of late, the Red Sox are willing to make unpopular decisions to serve the long-term interests of the franchise.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

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

Tough to stay competitive

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's never easy in the land of the expansionites. Just ask the D-Backs, Marlins, Devil Rays and Rockies.

ESPN Insider Story | January 13, 2006

Initial deals could ignite market

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With all of the major power figures in Dallas, the first 24 hours of the winter meetings could set off a number of chain reactions.

ESPN Insider Story | December 04, 2005

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

Reinsdorf won't touch a thing

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

What is so striking about the White Sox is their stability, making the phrase world champion White Sox special.

ESPN Insider Story | November 05, 2005

Yanks, Sox must rethink plans

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Yankees and Red Sox need to realize a big payroll doesn't guarantee success and try a new approach.

ESPN Insider Story | October 15, 2005

Contenders' highs and lows

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Every team bidding for a spot in the postseason has good parts and bad parts.

ESPN Insider Story | September 11, 2005

DePodesta's plan salvageable

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

GM Paul DePodesta took some gambles that didn't work, but the long-term health of the Dodgers is intact.

ESPN Insider Story | August 28, 2005

Franchises' direction at stake

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With the trading deadline approaching, GMs will determine -- for better or worse -- the course of a franchise's future.

ESPN Insider Story | July 24, 2005