Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
Buster Olney...the Astros expect that he'll be ready to go at full speed when spring training begins. New Houston manager Brad Mills and GM Ed Wade will soon meet with Oswalt, in a get-to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Yankees' spring plans for Joba, Hughes
Peter GammonsThe Yankees are planning to go to spring training with Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain being programmed to start...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
PTI : Joe Mau Stays in Minnesota?
Will Joe Mauer use his MVP Award as collateral to sign with a big-market team after contract expiration in '10?
Video | November 24, 2009
The market for Miguel Cabrera
Buster Olney...teams would not be willing to take on that kind of contract. Other teams, such as the Yankees, have the money but don't have the need; the Yankees have Mark Teixeira and A-Rod...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Post-Chase odds and ends
Ryan McGee...title in '75. • The New York Yankees won five consecutive World Series...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Final notes from Arizona Fall League
Jason Grey...has been made, though. The New York Yankees sent two power arms here...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Closing the market
Keith LawIf there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Ynoa making progress
Jorge Arangure Jr....outfield prospect Wagner Mateo will visit an eye specialist next week in Florida with hopes that a new diagnosis will help speed up negotiations for a new contract. Mateo, 16, had signed a team-record...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Those who favored King Felix and Verlander
Keith Law...if one at all. He dings Greinke's candidacy for Zack's good fortune in missing the Yankees all year, but of course, Greinke had the bad fortune to make just as many starts (zero...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Holliday vs. Bay: D is the difference
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes the defensive aptitude of Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. The outcome? Holliday is clearly more valuable, but a fit is easier to find for Bay.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
AFL position wrap: Pitchers
Jason Grey...Best pitching prospect in the game. Jenrry Mejia, New York Mets: He hit 96 mph here, and flashed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 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
My 2009 awards picks
Keith LawHere are my fictional ballots for five of the six postseason awards. I've omitted my NL Cy Young ballot because I had a formal vote on that award and ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
ATH : Boras' Comparisons Make Sense?
Will Scott Boras' comparisons of his clients to other big-name ball players get them the money and bonuses he seeks?
Video | November 11, 2009
Three Strikes -- Deadlines and dollars edition
Jayson Stark...Mike Torrez, for the 1977 Yankees. So feel free to make...in the case of the New York Yankees, two parades through the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
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