The internal trade deadline
Buster Olney...So in another words, the Blue Jays were left to deal with a very small field: the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies and maybe -- maybe -- the Angels or Dodgers. Not exactly a situation that teems with...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Defense highlights offseason moves
Buster OlneyCoco Crisp is nearing a deal with the Oakland Athletics, according to late word from MLB Trade Rumors' Tim Dierkes. Presumably Crisp will slot into Oa...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster Olney...meetings in early November, after early forecasts said there would be many non-tenders and free agents, new union chief Michael Weiner fired a shot across the bow in the labor wars, sort of wondering...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
Where we stand as winter meetings arrive
Buster Olney...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
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
Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster Olney...to think the Phillies and Yankees will face each other in...the same with Phil Hughes. New York must decide whether to tender...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster OlneySix key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is hammering everything thrown in the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster Olney...extra-base hits. Other thoughts stemming from Game 4: Johnny Damon explained after the game that the Yankees had talked for years about the possibility of stealing second and third on one pitch, during those...
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
The leftovers tell us a lot from Game 2
Buster Olney...for a pitch over the outside corner and grounding into what was called a double play. The Yankees got more of the same from the great Rivera, writes Rich Hofmann. He got a big pair...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009
Lee's calm is the Yankees' storm
Buster Olney...from Jeremy Mills of ESPN Stats & Information detail: Cliff Lee -- 54 minutes CC Sabathia -- 53 minutes Other Yankees -- 41 minutes (includes mid-inning pitching changes) Yankees Total - 1:34 According to the Elias Sports Bureau...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
The top matchups of the World Series
Buster Olney...Sabathia and Cliff Lee: The Yankees' hitters against Cliff Lee's...and then in late May, New York was able to compel him...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
A new chapter for Lee and Sabathia
Buster Olney...each other in the first game ever at new Yankee Stadium back in April, and then afterward, CC...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009
McGwire has a road map, but also a guide
Buster Olney...example of how others have talked about their past use of performance-enhancing drugs and moved on. Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte apologized after his name appeared in the Mitchell report, and he was exceptional against...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
What to watch for in Game 6 of the ALCS
Buster Olney...will shape Game 6: Chamberlain Hughes 1. The Yankees' set-up men. Phil Hughes was one of...good throws to second base. Saunders is a new man since coming back from the disabled list...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009
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