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Seattle could land Lackey

Buster Olney

The John Lackey sweepstakes won't open until next week, but already rivals are sizing up the market and view the Seattle Mariners as a potential sleep...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Hermida's move sure to be replicated

Buster Olney

...baseball landscape early Thursday morning -- probably before all the champagne-soaked Yankees reached their homes -- with more rumors that Mark Teahen is about to be traded, and by the end of the day the hints...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Putting the pieces back together

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Cries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Those who favored King Felix and Verlander

Keith Law

The AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

All the feuds fit to print

Patrick Hruby, Page 2

Sarah Palin isn't the first person to write a tell-all book to get the last word, just take a look at the sports world.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Recently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise

Buster Olney

...Bourn was a childhood friend of Carl Crawford, and as Little Leaguers they had chatted about playing major league baseball, about playing in the World Series. They shared that dream, and an ambitious work ethic...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Executives chime in on offseason topics

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Crown 'Em: New York Yankees

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

The Kiss 'Em Goodbye series can't rightfully kiss "goodbye" to a team that won it all, so we're crowning 'em -- the World Series champion 2009 New York Yankees. As for what's next, Buster Olney, BP and Rumor Central all weigh in.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

The Kiss 'Em Goodbye series has reached the two World Series teams. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't repeat -- so now what? Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central all weigh in.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

NFL Pregame Ritual (Week 8)

Toby Mergler, Special to Page 2

No other media outlet prepares you for NFL Sunday like Page 2 does with the Pregame Ritual.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Los Angeles Angels

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider Staff

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central combine to analyze 2009 and look ahead to 2010 for the Los Angeles Angels. As the AL West improves and key contracts come up, well ... it's going to be a winter of tough choices.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009