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Many executives planned to tune into Game 7 last night, but a lot are already deep into their winter's work, preparing to restructure their rosters. Some clubs face some really interesting negotiations in the weeks ahead, and among the most comp...

Blog | October 23, 2012

One of the toughest decisions of baseball's offseason will be made in Atlanta, where the Braves could let Brian McCann walk, they could keep him around, or they could try to flip him for young talent. None of those will be an easy call, writes Buster.

Blog | Conversation | October 23, 2012

The ripples from the Cardinals' signing of Yadier Molina have already been felt in the market, in the negotiations of Mike Napoli, Miguel Montero and Russell Martin. Molina's five-year, $75 million deal has allowed the agents for the other ...

Blog | April 12, 2012

Buster Olney writes that when Yadier Molina signed with the Cardinals for five years and $75 million, he set the table for other elite catchers, like Brian McCann. Soon, the Braves will have to decide what price they are willing to pay McCann.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2012

While their negotiations will differ greatly, the common refrain from Cole Hamels, Matt Cain and Zack Greinke is that the current teams shouldn't expect any hometown discounts. As the three top pitchers of the 2012 free-agent class, the Philadelph...

Blog | March 16, 2012

Buster Olney writes that while MLB's labor negotiations continue to drag on, free agents are left in limbo because the current compensation rules associate an early-round pick with Type A free agents. Plus, news on Matt Kemp's big deal and other topics.

Blog | Conversation | November 15, 2011

It's been reported throughout the year that the Pittsburgh Pirates would like to sign Andrew McCutchen to a long-term deal of five or six years that would buy out his arbitration years, as well as a year or two of potential free agency. McCutchen and...

Blog | September 13, 2011

We've discussed scouting out the top free agents this week, but what about the people representing those free agents? Here's a scouting report on the agents who will play an integral part in negotiations for four big free agents this offseason. Ma...

Blog | September 02, 2011

As part of Insider's continued look ahead toward free agency, Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus strives to answer the biggest health questions regarding Jose Reyes and how they may impact his negotiations this winter.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2011

Most fans are following the trade negotiations involving players like Hunter Pence, Carlos Beltran and Heath Bell because they are the biggest, sexiest names being discussed among the 30 major league teams. However, fans should also be following the ...

Blog | July 22, 2011

Colby Rasmus is one of the most exciting young players in the game, but he's also incredibly flawed. With holes on their roster, the Cardinals should consider selling high on the outfielder.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2011

As baseball starts its move toward the front burners of sports today, it has two front-burner issues of its own: 1. Albert Pujols' negotiations. The contract talks between the Cardinals and the game's best player are not moving at all, wit...

Blog | February 07, 2011

Based on the time parameters Albert Pujols has laid down, less than two weeks remain for him and the Cardinals to come to some kind of agreement. Similarly, Michael Young is set for his own showdown with the Rangers.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2011

Derek Jeter agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Yankees, and in the days ahead, everybody will make nice for the cameras and Jeter will continue to live out his lifelong dream of being a Yankee. But this negotiation was a turning point in t...

Blog | December 05, 2010

Buster Olney writes of the Derek Jeter deal, which may be the end of the innocence for him and the Yankees. Plus: The state of the market pre-Orlando, including the Orioles and Blue Jays as potential buyers.

Blog | Conversation | December 05, 2010

Nobody expects Derek Jeter to be anywhere but playing for the Yankees next season, but given the tenor of the negotiations, Buster points out that New York isn't without a Plan B. Eduardo Nunez is just that.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2010