Mets decline option on reliever Putz
Associated PressThe New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Hurdle becomes Rangers' hitting coach
Associated PressFormer Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is the new hitting coach for the Texas Rangers.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Rangers make it official, hire Hurdle
Richard Durrett...base coach with Tidewater, the New York Mets' Triple-A affiliate, in 1992...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009Obstacles 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
Chelsea intend to sell naming rights for Bridge
Soccernet staffChelsea are preparing to follow Newcastle's lead by selling the naming rights for Stamford Bridge, new chief executive Ron Gourlay revealed on Thursday. Although insisting that Chelsea need the millions such a lucrative sponsorship deal would secure, Gourlay promised that the words 'Stamford' and 'Bridge' will remain.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Cuban 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
Ex-skipper to be named hitting coach
Richard Durrett, ESPNDallas.comESPN 103.3 FM reports that the Rangers will name Clint Hurdle batting coach.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Nats hire Schueler, promote Singer
Associated PressThe Nationals have hired former White Sox general manager Ron Schueler as special adviser to GM Mike Rizzo.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Texas interviews four finalists for post
Richard Durrett, ESPNDallas.comThe Giants have promoted Triple-A hitting coach Hensley Meulens to the major league club.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Francoeur has surgery on thumb
Associated PressMets right fielder Jeff Francoeur has undergone thumb surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Howard'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
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