Cubs much different without Zambrano
The Cubs were under the impression that Carlos Zambrano was OK. He had insisted to the Cubs that he was fine, and he had told friends he had nothing m...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2008
Going deeper in the count with Webb
The concept was simple: Spend five days side-by-side with a starting pitcher as he prepares for a forthcoming start. Arizona right-hander Brandon Webb...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 03, 2008
Next $200M man Hanley Ramirez?
Our Enrique Rojas is reporting that Miguel Cabrera's negotiations on an eight-year, $153.3 million deal are all but finished, and as Tom Gage reports,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 23, 2008
Evaluating Pat Burrell
Pat Burrell, the Phillies' left fielder, had a nice second half last season and helped propel Philadelphia into the playoffs. I asked some talent eval...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 18, 2008
Shays not sure players will testify
All things considered, U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.) -- a member of the committee that will question Bud Selig, Don Fehr and George Mitchell o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 15, 2008
A-Rod spins into action
Imagine that Alex Rodriguez was running for president against Hillary Clinton and John McCain and Barack Obama, and then ask yourself this: How much w...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2007
Brave new world
...makes adjustments during his at-bats." But no matter what the source, they got to Webb , as Nick Piecoro writes, and firmly established themselves in this series, because they would seem to have an advantage...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2007
Eight important NLDS numbers
Eight sets of numbers relevant to the National League Division Series: .241: That's the opponents' batting average in September against the Rockies'...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2007
Bedard a totally dominant force
...Palmer approached Bedard recently and recited the names of the best pitchers that Palmer played alongside: Mike Flanagan, Mike Cuellar, Dave McNally, Scott McGregor. "Nobody has overwhelmed hitters the way you have," Palmer told Bedard...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 22, 2007
OL rankings: Teams 11-32
Scouts Inc.After scouring the depth charts and watching the offseason workouts, Scouts Inc. ranks teams 1-32 at the OL position.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2007
The secret Derby weapon
Ryan Howard is going to San Francisco to defend his Home Run Derby title. Ramon Henderson is going to the Derby, too. To three-peat. Henderson, the ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 06, 2007
O's taking the right steps
...because Angelos -- a busy and successful plaintiff lawyer -- has a lot on his plate. Now, when Mike Flanagan and Jim Duquette try to make decisions, MacPhail will be part of the process all along and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 19, 2007
Haren making adjustment
Dan Haren first made his mark amid the Cardinals' rubble in the 2004 World Series. Of all the St. Louis pitchers, it seemed, Haren was the one guy who...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 14, 2007
O-line still a top priority for Texans
Scouts Inc.Which AFC South team has the most work to do this offseason? Scouts Inc. breaks it down.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007
NL outspends AL in a big way
Over the last five years, the Yankees and the Red Sox went to battle over players like Jose Contreras, Javier Vazquez and Johnny Damon, and the spendi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 09, 2007
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