Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster Olney...You could see it in the assuredness of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman as he talked about...trades and more than a dozen signings here. New Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos impressed his peers...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
A chip-cashing trade
Buster Olney...because, inevitably, his vulnerability against left-handed pitching becomes an issue in the later innings. If the Yankees place him leadoff in their lineup, that means Derek Jeter will go back to the No. 2...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
White sox have serious interest in Matsui
Bruce Levine...past two weeks, the White Sox have a very serious interest in signing Hideki Matsui, the former Yankees outfielder/designated hitter. According to sources, the White Sox have already looked at medical reports on his...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009Seattle balances cash with caution
Buster OlneyA year ago, it was the Yankees who began the winter with their pockets full of cash, ready to spend on the best free...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Why Pineiro will get his payday
Buster Olney...the Dodgers' George Sherrill). • Heard this: Andy Pettitte has decided to pitch in 2010, and the Yankees have begun negotiations with him and will move to complete those conversations this week, after Randy Hendricks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 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
Starters with same agents could push prices
Buster Olney...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
Breaking down market moves and chatter
Buster OlneyLet'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
My 2010 Hall of Fame ballot
Keith LawI don't have a ballot for the Hall of Fame yet -- just nine years to go -- but if I did, my ballot would include: Tim Raines, Mark McGwire, Bert Bl...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 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
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
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
More on a rumored trade
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...rumor: Merely hours after the New York Yankees secured their 27th World Series...
Blog | November 05, 2009Obstacles 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
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