A "Major League" move by the Padres
Buster OlneyIf you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009
Money for nothin'
Buster OlneyThe largest pure salary dump in Major League Baseball history was concluded Monday evening, when Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi info...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 11, 2009
The familiar angle on Houston's surge
Buster OlneyThe Astros are 27-17 in their last 44 games, which is actually par for the course for Houston. Year after year, the Astros seem to start slowly and th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 20, 2009
AL East becoming a pitching division
Peter GammonsThere are variables in every case, such as the health of Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell, as well as B.J. Upton's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 14, 2009
Positions of interest among AL teams
Buster Olney...rotation: Armando Galarraga, Zach Miner and a supposedly slimmer Dontrelle Willis. Kansas City Royals: Second base Mark Grudzielanek is gone, and now the Royals intend to take a look at Mark Teahen, among others...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 04, 2009
Agents claim MLB using economy as crutch
...backs declined arbitration, writes Nick Piecoro. Orlando Cabrera declined salary arbitration, writes Mark Gonzales. So did Mark Grudzielanek. Darren Oliver did accept arbitration. The gambles in these winter meetings may be conservative, writes John...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008
Economy impacting all teams
...arbitration to three players, but not to Adam Dunn. The Rockies offered arbitration to Brian Fuentes. Mark Grudzielanek intends to turn down the arbitration offered to him. The Mariners offered arbitration to Raul Ibanez...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2008
Royals so need to have that signature moment
...spend $91 million on Meche and Guillen, the mindset becomes, "We're about winning, now." Trade Mark Grudzielanek while he's still got some value? Trade Ron Mahay before his talent catches up with...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 04, 2008
Moore building on a shaky foundation in K.C.
...in neutral, unable to understand the importance of power and patience, unwilling to trade veterans like Mark Grudzielanek and Ron Mahay, unwise enough to blow $36 million on an untalented malcontent like Jose Guillen...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2008
If You're Hardcore: Francisco best option in Texas
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris breaks down the potential closers for the Texas Rangers and who has the most fantasy value.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008
Playing With Numbers: Reassessing value
A.J. Mass, Special to ESPN.comA.J. Mass discusses how to know a players true value as opposed to the expected value of a player because of his track record.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008
Minor Achievements: Futures Game follow-up
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey gives some final thoughts on the Futures Game including the outlook for Brett Anderson and Jess Todd.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008
Breaking down the Derby participants
The Home Run Derby can be a dud, as it was in San Francisco last year, or it can be that part of the All-Star event that folks best remember (Lance Be...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 13, 2008
Older players less productive in post-steroid era?
By the turn of the 21st century, it had become routine for Major League Baseball players to remain productive deep into their 30s and into their 40s. ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 12, 2008
Wednesday Wangdoodles
• Squawking Baseball wonders why Billy Beane would give up running the A's in favor of running the San Jose Earthquakes. Or, rather, Squawking B...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 02, 2008
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