Defense highlights offseason moves
Buster Olney...term, but it feels like a credit-card move. 2. The Cubs could land Marlon Byrd and Matt Capps, writes Gordon Wittenmyer. They can turn to other problems now, writes Phil Rogers. Ryan Dempster likes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009
Is Seattle Milton Bradley's last chance?
Buster OlneyDifficult teammates come with all forms of behavior. Albert Belle was known as Mr. Freeze to the others in the Indians' clubhouse because he liked to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2009
Searching for Bobby Abreu
Buster Olney...free agents are coming off the board. Jason Bay is deep in negotiations with the Mets, Matt Holliday is talking with the Cardinals, the Seattle Mariners definitely have more money to spend, and the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Trading A-Gon a matter of timing
Buster OlneyHow much would the Padres have to get in return for Adrian Gonzalez to get a fair deal? "I don't know if you can put together enough young talent t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
A new Chuck takes on Texas
Buster OlneyAt the conclusion of the winter meetings last week, a fellow traveler introduced himself, and as we went through the security line, we started talking...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009
Multiple avenues for Philly
Buster OlneyDominoes fell rapidly throughout the majors Monday, with deals and trades setting up more deals or negotiations or questions. The Phillies: The prima...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Cameron adds to Red Sox's defense
Keith Law...in 1997. With Cameron signing, the only free agent outfielders who are definitely everyday players are Matt Holliday, Jason Bay and Johnny Damon, with the next tier comprising guys like Marlon Byrd, Randy Winn...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster Olney...chairs, there will be a flurry of job-grabbing if you're not named John Lackey, Matt Holliday or Jason Bay. During the general managers meetings in early November, after early forecasts said there...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
Post-winter meetings questions
Buster Olney...How quickly will the Cardinals move on to Plan B? The Cards made an offer to Matt Holliday for less than $18 million per year, writes Joe Strauss, and they want an answer by...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009
One of many
Buster OlneyA boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster Olney...a lot of arbitration-eligible players, and they have to prepare for the inevitable pay increases that Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier and others will receive. But they clearly need starting pitching, because since the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
A chip-cashing trade
Buster OlneyThe trade will include big names and first-round picks when it is finally completed. Curtis Granderson is an All-Star with some major numbers and a su...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Seattle balances cash with caution
Buster Olney...more. It's the same quandary that the St. Louis Cardinals have in their talks with Matt Holliday: If they give Holliday $22 million or $23 million, in two years Albert Pujols would be...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Why Pineiro will get his payday
Buster Olney...to pull down the salaries for many veterans, and outside the list of relievers available through trade (Matt Lindstrom and the Dodgers' George Sherrill). • Heard this: Andy Pettitte has decided to pitch in 2010...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Notes from the winter meetings
Peter Gammons...which means face-to-face discussions are beginning. While the free-agent market is dominated by Matt Holliday, Jason Bay and Lackey, one general manager said Sunday, "My pick for the biggest free-agent...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009
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