Analyzing the early hot-stove deals
Keith LawI'm shocked and disappointed that the Hot Stove League didn't go on hiatus during my vacation, but I can make the adjustment. Here are my quick takes ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Toronto Blue Jays
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Toronto Blue Jays. The Roy Halladay situation hangs over them, as does playing in the AL East, but this team could be more competitive soon.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009
Why the Yankees are now firing on all cylinders
Buster Olney*Following this post, Buster will be taking a one week break to work on another project, and perhaps even play some King of the Mountain. He'll be bac...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009
The BP Hot Sheet
Baseball ProspectusThe Baseball Prospectus team looks at the pros and cons of various potential waiver-wire deals.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009
Ranking the NL's easiest roads to the postseason
Buster OlneyHere's the ranking of strength of schedule in the second half in the NL. It's great news if you're a fan of the Brewers or the Dodgers or the Marlins,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 18, 2009
The trade market goes bear
The cost for four prime seats in new Yankee Stadium, as initially marketed, was $810,000 for the season. But that was last summer and so much has chan...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 01, 2009
Sanchez, Escobar await calls to majors
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey profiles top infield prospects Gaby Sanchez and Alcides Escobar, who have been looking at position changes in attempts to reach the majors.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009
Strange numbers and potential trades
...four times -- the same number issued to James Loney and Ichiro Suzuki, and one fewer than Lyle Overbay. Why is anybody pitching to him? 10. Chris Carpenter hasn't pitched that much over the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009
Low pitches sapping Rollins' power
Special to ESPN.comJimmy Rollins hasn't been hitting for nearly as much power as he did in 2007, when he was NL MVP.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009
Inside the Matchups: Young vs. Halladay, Liriano vs. Blue Jays
Tom Haberstroh, Special to ESPN InsiderTom Haberstroh takes a closer look at Thursday's matchup between the Blue Jays and Twins.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009
Diagnosing the Lee and Lincecum struggles
It was a tough first week for the defending Cy Young Award winners. Cliff Lee didn't suffer his second loss last year until July, and while it would'v...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 13, 2009
The strange journey of Schilling and Clemens
The young pitcher had no idea whether the star player would agree to meet with him, but he had let it be known he was around, just in case the star ha...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 25, 2009
30/30: Over for Overbay?
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderESPN's exclusive Next Level research shows exactly why the Jays' first baseman is declining so rapidly. Pitch-by-pitch analysis lets you in on what every pitcher is already exploiting.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009
Greinke and Royals could surprise
Buster OlneyThere is not a lot of original thought in baseball, but there are a lot of mantras repeated over and over and over. Throw strikes. Hit the ball the ot...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 21, 2009
Shoppach, Tatis, those other 2008 fantasy heroes
Eric KarabellIt's a terrific feeling when you know you've got a fantasy baseball championship in the bag. Of course, you couldn't have done it alone. You might hav...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2008
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