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Buster Olney writes that it's a good winter to be a shortstop, as Clint Barmes proves, because there are so many teams in need yet so few adequate options available. Plus hot stove notes, and a question from the mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | November 20, 2011

Stephania Bell has injury updates on Josh Johnson, Carl Crawford, Roy Oswalt, Shaun Marcum and Brett Anderson.

If and when Adrian Beltre gets to Texas, there isn't a question about where the league's best-fielding third baseman will play. Not so for Michael Young, who again has a bunch of internal options or could push for an external one.

Blog | Conversation | January 04, 2011

From the mailbag, on a subject I'd almost forgotten ... Rob,yesterday Pat Venditte made his Double-A debut against Akron's 3-4-5 hitters in a one-run game. The results were predictable: three up, three down, one strikeout. And he was the winning pit...

From The Mailbag: Q: Caught Stephen Strasburg at Alliance Bank Stadium last night. AS ADVERTISED. I know everyone loves seeing the radar gun register 99 m.p.h. but what most impressed me was his hook -- tight, controlled and thrown for strikes. I ha...

Blog | May 09, 2010

Speculation is running rampant as to when star prospect Stephen Strasburg will make his major league debut. But a June 8 home matchup against the Pirates seems to be as good a time as any. Plus, why the Red Sox could already be looking to next season.

Blog | Conversation | May 09, 2010

AJ Mass provides notes for fantasy leagues setting lineups for Thursday, May 6.

For the first time in a long time, Buster opens up the mailbag, with questions on the AL East, what franchise player is ready to emerge, and a question of journalistic ethics regading Miguel Cabrera.

Blog | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Q: If a ball hits the top of the wall then goes over is that a homerun? Bradley from Alabama A: Great question, Bradley. Yes, it is...

Q: What is the little white bag the pitcher throws up and down on the mound? Why do they do that? Arianna from Arkansas A: Cool question, Arianna. The white bag is...

In his latest mailbag, Rob Neyer answers readers' questions on the similarities between Derek Jeter and Pete Rose, and more.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2006

Will the A's trade Barry Zito? It's not likely, but landing a hitter like Frank Thomas or Mike Piazza isn't out of the question, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2005

There was plenty of debate about Sean Burroughs, Craig Biggio and Bernie Williams.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2005

There was plenty of debate about Triple Crown threats, Casey Stengel and Jimmy Rollins.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2005

There was plenty of debate about the greatest-throwing outfielders in major league history.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2005

Will San Diego's approach alienate fans? Can the Phillies contend in the NL East? Answers to these, and plenty more.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2005