Starters with same agents could push prices
Buster OlneyChone Figgins is generally regarded as the third-best position player on the market, behind Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, and the fact that he is signi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009
Breaking down market moves and chatter
Buster OlneyLet's pick through some recent developments in the market … Item A: The Phillies know Placido Polanco from his days with the team earlier this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Schneider, Phillies agree to deal
Associated PressFree-agent catcher Brian Schneider and the Phillies agreed to a $2.75 million, two-year contract.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009My 2010 Hall of Fame ballot
Keith LawI don't have a ballot for the Hall of Fame yet -- just nine years to go -- but if I did, my ballot would include: Tim Raines, Mark McGwire, Bert Bl...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
Buster OlneySo many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Those who favored King Felix and Verlander
Keith LawThe 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
The market for those coming off injuries
Keith LawOne problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Order of selection for 2010 Draft
Keith LawThe order for the 2010 MLB Draft is almost set, with only picks 18 and 20 up in the air pending the outcome of Tuesday night's tiebreaker game. Ord...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009
Successes, struggles and sabermetrics
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes the best and worst performances of the 2009 MLB season through its sabermetric lens.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Florida Marlins
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Florida Marlins, who have one of the best middle infields in baseball -- and a young stud in Josh Johnson, who hopefully they can resign.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009
Nationals get first win of season when trailing after eight innings
Associated PressJustin Maxwell's grand slam off All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth inning gave the Nationals a 7-4 victory over the Mets, Washington's first win all season when trailing after eight innings.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 30, 2009Nats use Mets' wildness to break tie in eighth
Associated PressThe Nationals benefited from wild throws to beat the Mets on Tuesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 29, 2009Morse homers for 3rd game in row as Detwiler tops Mets for first career win
Associated PressMike Morse homered for the third straight game and Ross Detwiler earned his first career win as the Nationals beat the Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2009Insider's MLB Kiss 'Em Goodbye
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rise and fall of all 30 teams.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Mets' Maine blanks Nationals through 5 innings for victory
Associated PressJohn Maine pitched five shutout innings to earn his first win since May and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday.
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