Noel Argüelles and the Royals' development

...when big spenders like the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals are...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Where we stand as winter meetings arrive

...of Brooklyn. The Reds are seen as more likely to shed money than take any on. The Yankees will try to re-sign Andy Pettitte and look for another starter, and they could dole out...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Pedro eager to rejoin Phils next season

Pedro Martinez says he's thankful that the Phillies gave him a chance to play for them and is eager to compete for the NL East champions next season.

Starters with same agents could push prices

...infielders, but also not for corner outfielders like Johnny Damon or Jermaine Dye. Figgins' OPS outside of Yankee Stadium is almost identical to that of Damon (Figgins is at .789, Damon .795), and Figgins is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Michael Kay: 12/4

Jets head coach Rex Ryan about his team's second win in 5 days. Plus, Jets backup QB Kellen Clemens about playing for the first time this season and ...

Yankees gearing up for offseason

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is ready to start making offseason moves.

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Breaking down market moves and chatter

Let'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

Teams, start your engines ...

Will Roy Halladay be traded? Will Bay, Holliday or Lackey sign? Those are among the top five plotlines heading into next week's winter meetings.

Steinbrenner takes part in meetings

George Steinbrenner is taking an active part in the Yankees organizational meetings.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman (L...

Jeter has skills without any of the ills

Unlike other prominent athletes, Derek Jeter has never put himself in a position to be publicly embarrassed.

Sanchez works on sliding on right leg

Jets coach Rex Ryan brought in Yankees manager Joe Girardi as a special guest instructor to teach rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez how to slide.

Henrich dies at 96

Former Yankees star Tommy Henrich has died at 96.

Halladay wants deal done by spring

Roy Halladay, the All-Star pitcher who has been the subject of much trade talk since before the July deadline last summer, will not approve any proposed deal after he reports to spring training, according to his representatives.