Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster Olney...they might do the same with Phil Hughes. New York must decide whether to tender a contract to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz
Jorge Arangure Jr.Cuban first baseman Jose Julio Ruiz, a defector who was declared a free agent this summer, continues to impress scouts during workouts. In the past tw...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster Olney...It won't be anything unbearable -- the forecast is for temperatures in the mid-40s -- but as Mets fans know from his tenure with that team, Martinez might need an inning or two to reach...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster OlneyThe great thing about the postseason, an evaluator noted the other day, is that you always find out what the real weaknesses of hitters are (or at lea...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders
Buster OlneyThe conversations between general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winte...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009
Pedro Martinez: An appreciation
Jorge Arangure Jr....about throwing at a batter's head -- laughing while being berated with curse words? "It's the new Yankee Stadium, but the fans remain the fans," Martinez said. "They're going to give it to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009
The leftovers tell us a lot from Game 2
Buster OlneyIt has been a World Series of pitching so far, with the inevitable umpiring controversy sprinkled in. Some leftovers from Game 2: Mariano Rivera is ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009
Chapman to meet with Orioles, others
Jorge Arangure Jr....next couple of days in New York City. Additionally, Mejia and Chapman...met with the New York Mets last week at Citi Field...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Lee's calm is the Yankees' storm
Buster OlneyWe are accustomed to seeing October tension reflected in the eyes of the pitchers. Orel Hershiser's eyes in 1988 were intense -- the Bulldog locked in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
The top matchups of the World Series
Buster Olney...Indian, in April and then in late May, New York was able to compel him to throw 23...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
A new chapter for Lee and Sabathia
Buster OlneyThe old friends pitched against each other in the first game ever at new Yankee Stadium back in April, and then afterward, CC Sabathia took Cliff Lee to his place to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009
McGwire has a road map, but also a guide
Buster OlneyWe saw again Sunday night an example of how others have talked about their past use of performance-enhancing drugs and moved on. Yankees pitcher Andy ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
What to watch for in Game 6 of the ALCS
Buster Olney...the pressure could be on Mark Teixeira to make good throws to second base. Saunders is a new man since coming back from the disabled list, writes Doug Padilla. Pettitte is the right man for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009
Several prospects back on the market
Jorge Arangure Jr....originally claimed, was set to sign with the New York Yankees for $3.5 million before his suspension...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Mets prospect Davis building up power
Jason Grey...quite a few questions about New York Mets first-base prospect Ike Davis...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
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