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A's suddenly willing to increase payroll

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

While many teams are trimming payroll and searching for inexpensive solutions, the A's are surprisingly willing to spend more in 2009 than they did in '08.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

Everything went downhill in a hurry in San Diego

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Padres nearly earned a third straight trip to the playoffs in 2007, but now the franchise is in a state of disarray, writes Sean McAdam.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Will Varitek be behind the plate in '09?

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The healthy returns of Mike Lowell and David Ortiz would go a long way toward improving the middle of the Red Sox lineup.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Work has just begun in Baltimore

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Orioles finally recognized it was time to rebuild and have begun the process, but it's going to take some time.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Jays' rotation has taken some hits

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

If the Blue Jays are going to be competitive in the AL East, they'll need to beef up their lineup.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Move across the street just part of Yankees' makeover

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Missing the postseason has the Yankees ready and willing to spend as they head across the street to a new ballpark.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Rays built for sustained success

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Rays went from worst to first and have built a foundation to remain quite competitive in the AL East, writes Sean McAdam.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Wide-open division races should make for a compelling finish

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

With five of the six division races still very much up for grabs, which teams hold a scheduling advantage over the final eight weeks of the regular season?

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008

Angels thrilled about Teixeira deal

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Despite being a lock for the playoffs, the Angels acted as aggressively to get Mark Teixeira as they play on the field.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008

Wakefield, Dickey share a unique relationship

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

As knuckleball pitchers, Tim Wakefield and R.A. Dickey are a part of a small fraternity. Because of that, Wakefield has set out to help Dickey with everything related to throwing the pitch.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2008

For Baldelli, it's been one step up, two steps back

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Rays have arrived, but Rocco Baldelli has not. The 26-year-old outfielder is unsure when -- or if -- he's coming back.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Newly hired Gaston could ultimately save or doom Ricciardi's job

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

How long GM J.P. Ricciardi keeps his job could be decided by how Toronto plays under new manager Cito Gaston.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008

Speedy, studious Ellsbury adds new dimension to Red Sox

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Jacoby Ellsbury began his major league career by stealing 25 bases before finally getting caught. What's his secret? He's both fast and well-prepared.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

Lester traveled hard road to no-hitter

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Terry Francona felt like a proud parent watching Jon Lester finish off his no-hitter

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Preparation truly defines Ramirez's offensive approach

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Manny Ramirez's personality doesn't come close to showing how prepared and how great a hitter he actually is.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008