Multiple avenues for Philly
Buster Olney...prospects that they are dealing to the Jays, and after Lee walked away as a free agent next fall, they could have pursued the best free-agent pitchers next fall, with the $20 million annually...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster Olney...agents will be pushing this, too, because they're going to want to place their clients. The next to go" -- the next wave to sign, he meant -- "will be the best of the lowest tier...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
One of many
Buster Olney...done, he places the column on the stack in the corner of his room, and during the next week, he'll reread it, and stare at the charts and the statistical notes, taking it all...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster Olney...it as Rockies manager Jim Tracy chatted about how much experience his bullpen will have going into next season, and how well Jeff Francis has done in his rehabilitation. You could hear it as Diamondbacks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Seattle 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 agents, and after locking up CC S...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Why Pineiro will get his payday
Buster OlneyIn three of the past five seasons, Joel Pineiro has posted an ERA over 5 runs per game, and in every season from 2005 to 2008, opposing hitters posted...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Starters with same agents could push prices
Buster OlneyChone Figgins is generally regarded as the third-best position player on the market, behind Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, and the fact that he is signi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009
Breaking down market moves and chatter
Buster Olney...88.) But the Phillies have a clear vision of how he will help the offense over the next few years. Polanco's son has never stopped wearing his Phillies jersey, writes Andy Martino. The Phillies...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The Yankees' case for Halladay
Buster Olney...giving up their best prospects and throwing in a long-term contract for Halladay, who turns 33 next season and has pitched a lot of innings. But here are a couple of things that are...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display
Buster OlneyYou say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Cameron centered on the playoffs
Buster Olney...to get in the playoffs." So Cameron will weigh his options. He could play center field somewhere next season, or he could go someplace where he would be a regular left or right fielder, or...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009
Halladay wants deal done by spring
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineRoy 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.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Marlins may handle Johnson as Indians did Lee
Buster Olney...2010 season, rather than trading him. He'll probably make something in the range of $4 million next season, and Florida could just open the year with him leading their rotation, and -- the Marlins hope...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009
Running with Bob Sheppard
Buster Olney...ninth, Bob took the 10 steps or so back to his P.A. booth to announce the next hitter and then rejoined us at the back of the press box. When the final out was...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009
Orioles' pieces starting to fall in place
Buster OlneyIt was in the middle of the afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving, and yet Orioles president Andy MacPhail was at his desk, answering his phone. That...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009
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