Dempster among the Cubs' top offseason priorities
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comIf the Cubs could import one ideal player, he would be a left-handed-hitting run producer/October team leader.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Pirates want to win without committing long-term dollars
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comBecause the Pirates are committed to a long-term rebuilding plan, a 17th straight losing season is almost inevitable.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008White Sox desperately turn to Buehrle to prolong their season
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThey've lost five games in a row, and their hopes of making the playoffs are in danger. The White Sox turn to Mark Buehrle to prolong their season.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008Plenty to look forward to with Bonds in rear-view mirror
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWith the spotlight now off Barry Bonds, Phil Rogers presents the top five current issues most worthy of argument.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2007From 38th-round draft pick to ace
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comMark Buehrle might be the biggest name on this July's trade front, but the left-hander wasn't always Mr. Popularity.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2007Identifying the deserving All-Star starters
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comA position-by-position breakdown of the players who deserve to be All-Star starters and the guys who are likely to get snubbed.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007Angels' outfield has the potential to be superior
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comIf he duplicates his play from a season ago, Gary Matthews Jr. could help make the Angels' outfield the best in the business.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2007Hurry up before it's too late
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Giants and Rangers are among six teams that have done little to improve this offseason and still need to fill major holes on their roster.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2006This market could be a tad pricey
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWith a new labor agreement and record revenue and attendance, this might be the best year to be a free agent since the insanity of 2000.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006An offseason filled with intrigue awaits
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comLou Piniella, Barry Bonds and acquiring elite pitching are among the top story lines to watch this offseason.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2006Can't pitch around ChiSox's 3-4-5 hitters
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWhile other thunder-makers get more attention, the White Sox have quietly assembled the best 3-4-5 combination in the majors, writes Phil Rogers.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2006Up, down and everything in between
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comPhil Rogers takes a glance at what lies ahead for all 30 teams heading into the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2006Mauer among those worthy of All-Star nod
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comJoe Mauer leads the list of deserving players who are the early favorites to be starters in the All-Star Game.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2006Free-agent dollars and sense
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comPhil Rogers takes a look at some of this offseason's best free-agent signings, and some that have a chance to be among the worst.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2006Sox see speed, pitching as vehicle for success
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe White Sox are no longer a lumbering bunch after being remade in Ozzie Guillen's image.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2005EDITOR'S PICKS
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