220 Results for miguel batista

Cameron centered on the playoffs

Buster Olney

A longtime NL advance scout watched Mike Cameron late in the 2009 season and came away thinking that even at age 36, Cameron remains one of the game's...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Seattle could land Lackey

Buster Olney

...the season, and third baseman Adrian Beltre ($13 million) and Erik Bedard ($7.75 million) and Miguel Batista ($9 million) are headed into free agency. Lackey also might find the Mariners attractive because of...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Seattle Mariners

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Seattle Mariners, who gave their fans plenty of late-inning thrills this year.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Losing the noise, raising the Price

David Price had been back with the Rays about three weeks, with inconsistent results, and Tampa Bay pitching coach Jim Hickey was asked about what he ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 10, 2009

BP Daily: Midseason bullpen report

Steven Goldman, Baseball Prospectus

Even in the volatile world of relievers, PECOTA holds its own. Plus, why Mariano Rivera and Joe Nathan are so tough to pin down.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

For Fehr it was union first, always at a cost

Former baseball players' association head Donald Fehr had a knack for never saying what baseball fans wanted to hear. He was the embodiment of fine pr...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 23, 2009

BP Daily: Mariners have a title shot

Christina Kahrl, Baseball Prospectus

Seattle's start could shake up team's thinking on rebuild.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009

Marlins' Bonifacio adapting nicely to hot corner

The Marlins' coaches have been running this drill for Emilio Bonifacio, as he learns how to play third base: One coach kneels by a bucket of balls and...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 28, 2009

Cabrera or Wright and other draft-day decisions

Dave Hunter, ESPN.com

Dave Hunter takes the best questions from the Answer Guys mailbag and offers his opinion on Miggy Cabrera versus David Wright and other draft help.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 20, 2009

Grey's Clipboard: Kershaw getting arsenal under control

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey uses his scouting background to identify players who are progressing or regressing in the Cactus League.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009

Sheets poster boy for unsettled offseason

Buster Olney

...Carlos Silva a four-year, $48 million deal, and it wasn't that long ago when Miguel Batista got $25 million over three years and when Jeff Suppan signed a four-year, $42 million...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2009

Playing with Numbers: Earned runs versus actual runs allowed

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass looks at how fraudulent a stat earned run average can be in determining a pitcher's value.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008

Three Strikes: Byrd, Rangers, Zambrano

OK, gang. It's time to grab those paper plates and cold beverages -- as we once again salute the most sandwich-worthy achievements of an amazing week:...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2008

If You're Hardcore: Francisco best option in Texas

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris breaks down the potential closers for the Texas Rangers and who has the most fantasy value.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Mariners would be wise to trade Washburn

...Carlos Silva has three years remaining for $34 million, plus a $2 million buyout for 2012; Miguel Batista is being paid $9 million this year and $9 million next year; catcher Kenji Johjima is...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 28, 2008