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Buster Olney takes a look at the Phillies, a team that has showed a lot of positive signs this spring. But one not-so-good sign has been the performance of Roy Halladay.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Buster Olney looks at four burning questions facing four contenders as we approach the end of the offseason.

Blog | Conversation | January 15, 2013

Buster Olney writes that the World Series is merely a dream now for the Texas Rangers, a club that has to begin all over again like everyone else next spring. Plus, offseason transactions are under way, and other news from around MLB.

Blog | Conversation | October 30, 2011

With the World Series now set, Buster Olney previews the 10 biggest matchups between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. Plus, Theo Epstein to the Cubs should be resolved soon, Frank McCourt may have settled his divorce, and other MLB notes.

Blog | Conversation | October 17, 2011

After the 2009 season, the Chicago Cubs endeavored to get rid of Milton Bradley long before the start of spring training because they understood how ugly it could get if he reported to their camp. Bradley had jousted with reporters in the last weeks ...

Blog | February 19, 2011

Buster Olney writes in his blog that Michael Young's professionalism is working against him in his efforts to get traded away from the Texas Rangers. Also: news and notes from around the league.

Blog | Conversation | February 19, 2011

Michael Young doesn't have a lot of choices in forcing a trade from the Texas Rangers, and although he spoke out loud about his unhappiness on Monday, he would have to take many more steps to push the Rangers to take action. Young -- whose trea...

Blog | February 08, 2011

Based on the time parameters that Albert Pujols has laid down, less than two weeks remain for him and the Cardinals to come to some kind of agreement. Similarly, Michael Young is set for his own showdown with the Rangers.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2011

Based on the time parameters Albert Pujols has laid down, less than two weeks remain for him and the Cardinals to come to some kind of agreement. Similarly, Michael Young is set for his own showdown with the Rangers.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2011

Buster Olney contacted five MLB talent evaluators on the topic of Michael Young, who could soon be dealt -- and got their opinions, which run the gamut from good to bad. Plus: A baseball writer makes his football (Super Bowl) pick.

Blog | Conversation | February 06, 2011

The marriage between the Texas Rangers and Michael Young is approaching its 10th anniversary, and overall it has been good. Young has become an All-Star with the Rangers, a Gold Glove winner, the franchise's de facto captain. He played in a Worl...

Blog | February 05, 2011

Michael Young has been with the Texas Rangers for nearly a decade, but with Adrian Beltre now in Arlington, Young and Texas may finally part ways. Buster Olney offers a few potential trade partners.

Blog | Conversation | February 05, 2011

Without knowing how much owner Fred Wilpon stands to lose, it's safe to assume the Bernie Madoff scandal will be considered a turning point in New York Mets history. Plus notes on Michael Young's future in Texas and Oakland's pursuit of Chone Figgins.

Blog | Conversation | January 29, 2011

Each year there is voting, and every year feelings are hurt, explanations are made, heads are scratched, tears are shed and, at the end of the day, the custodians are there to clean up the mess, wipe away the trash and make things clean.

Blog | Conversation | January 06, 2011

Last year this week, the San Francisco Giants dropped $3 million on Aubrey Huff, a flyer who became more important than anyone not named Buster Posey in the offense they won a title with. This year, more teams wade into the bargain bin.

Blog | Conversation | January 05, 2011

Leading off from the mailbag: Q: If the Rangers look to trade Michael Young after the Adrian Beltre signing, will they have to contend with his no-trade clause that comes with being a ten-and-five guy? ... If Young has a full no-trade clause, do you...

Blog | January 04, 2011