15 Results for mark kotsay

Boston velocity versus Anaheim speed

Buster Olney

There are going to be two hard truths in play in the forthcoming division series between the Red Sox and the Angels, according to some talent evaluato...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Swine flu should concern baseball

Buster Olney

Vicente Padilla has swine flu, and other Rangers may be diagnosed with the same illness -- but so far, none of the cases are thought to be serious. ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2009

Eight reasons for Halladay to be a Phillie

Buster Olney

Eight great reasons the Blue Jays and Phillies should work out a Roy Halladay trade: Maximizing value: Halladay will have very high trade value for t...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 23, 2009

A-Rod had better hope he's told the truth

Buster Olney

...detail than Andy Pettitte and more substance than Jason Giambi, and he went way beyond where either Mark McGwire or Barry Bonds went, in discussing his use of performance-enhancing drugs. He talked about when...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 18, 2009

Beaney Babies

Buster Olney

The Athletics' big three is history. But the new guys also look a lot like money

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008

The Contenders

Buster Olney

No more talk. No more books about the formula for success. No more reliance on OBP. No more disdain for defense. This time, the A's can do the little things to go the distance. This time, they're money

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Red Sox prospect Sumoza to go to Braves in Kotsay deal

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Red Sox finalized a deal to acquire Mark Kotsay from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008

Sources: A's to trade outfielder Kotsay to Braves for pitcher Devine

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Atlanta Braves have reached a preliminary agreement to acquire center fielder Mark Kotsay from the Oakland Athletics, filling the hole created by the departure of Andruw Jones.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008

Injured-ravaged Oakland acquires Cust as insurance

Buster Olney, ESPN.com

Scrambling to fill the gap created by a month-long rash of injuries, the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a deal for outfielder Jack Cust, a 28-year-old veteran minor leaguer.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2007

In 2006, the A's are money

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

No more talk. No more books about the formula for success. This time, the A's can do the little things to go the distance. This time, they're money.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 29, 2006

Marlins turn to the D-Train

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney takes a look at Friday's top matchups.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2005

Cy Young winner vs. Cy Young hopeful in St. Louis

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Buster Olney takes a look at Sunday's top matchups and the good, the bad and the ugly from Saturday.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2005

Haren, Blanton, Meyer ready to deliver

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Athletics' Big Three are history, but the new guys – Danny Haren, Joe Blanton and Dan Meyer – also look a lot like money.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 15, 2005

Big sweep for Sox

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Red Sox swept the A's in impressive fashion, and have now won 14 of their last 15 games.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2004

Bay Area brouhaha

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The A's and Giants square off in a Bay Area battle with both at or near the top of their respective divisions.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2004