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Economy impacting all teams

Buster Olney

...of the color barrier by Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby in 1947. This winter, however, it is Major League Baseball that is following: As the Dow Jones has dropped and fears have mounted, many teams...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2008

Yankees make offer to Sabathia, have Burnett and Lowe on radar

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Yankees tendered a six-year offer Friday to free agent pitcher CC Sabathia with a total contract value that was slightly more than the $137.5 million deal Johan Santana signed with the Mets before last season.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Ex-Padres closer Hoffman feels 'blindsided' by treatment from team

Buster Olney, ESPN.com

The last time that Trevor Hoffman was a free agent, there were some doubts among executives with other teams whether he would ever seriously consider leaving the Padres -- a team he'd played with for more than a decade.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Cubs jump into Peavy trade talks, eye three-team deal

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Braves and Padres continue to make progress in trade negotiations around pitcher Jake Peavy, but at the same time, San Diego is talking with the Cubs about the All-Star - with the Padres and Chicago engaging a third team as part of their proposals.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Contract impasse forces Hoffman out of San Diego

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Trevor Hoffman and the Padres can't agree on a contract and his time with the team might be done.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Dodgers decline Penny's option; pitcher becomes free agent

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Los Angeles Dodgers, needing money for other pursuits, have declined a $8.75 million option for 2009 on pitcher Brad Penny.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

The Simple Life

Buster Olney

With a baseball in his hand, Roy Oswalt is in total command. So how come he's thinking about walking away from the game?

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Why Pitchers Use

Buster Olney

Yes, steroids can help increase velocity. But pitchers mainly take them to recover from the most unnatural act in sport: throwing a baseball

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Fun City

Buster Olney

It's the little moments that have turned the Tigers into a joyride for players and fans

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Change Artist

Buster Olney

How did Trevor Hoffman go from a scrawny Minor League shortstop with one kidney to a hall of fame closer? He got a grip

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Melvin says of plan to try to keep Sabathia: 'At least we have a chance'

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Doug Melvin said Saturday that the Brewers will make an offer to pitcher CC Sabathia, who will be eligible for free agency after the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Peavy has five teams in mind; Padres expanding potential

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Sources say that the Padres are reaching out to a number of additional teams in an effort to trade Jake Peavy.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

Indians exercise infielder Carroll's $2.5M option for 2009 season

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Indians picked up their $2.5 million option on utility infielder Jamey Carroll.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Sources: Pads gauging interest in Peavy, whose contract runs through 2013

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The San Diego Padres have begun to exchange names with teams interested in All-Star pitcher Jake Peavy.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Sources: Agent says Pettitte wants to throw for Yanks in '09

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Sources said on Wednesday that Andy Pettitte's agent told the Yankees the pitcher wants to throw for the them next season.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008