The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer
Jim Caple, Page 2Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comCries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Perhaps the offseason bar set too high, too soon
Peter Gammons...that the Blue Jays are not going to get as good an offer this winter or next June as they got from Boston -- Clay Buchholz, Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone, Josh Reddick and one or...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Postseason had many defining moments
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhile the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Crown 'Em: New York Yankees
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderThe Kiss 'Em Goodbye series can't rightfully kiss "goodbye" to a team that won it all, so we're crowning 'em -- the World Series champion 2009 New York Yankees. As for what's next, Buster Olney, BP and Rumor Central all weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Celebrities love the World Series
Laura Lane, Special to Page 2If you looked down on the field during the World Series, you saw many more stars than just the baseball players.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Woods' appeal hasn't fully hit China
Dan Washburn, Special to ESPN.comThe cavalcade that followed Tiger in Round 1 of the HSBC Champions created a circus atmosphere. Despite the attention, Woods' star isn't nearly as high in China as one might expect, writes ESPN.com's Dan Washburn.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Matsui's bat drives Yankees to 27th World Series crown
Associated PressThe New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 04, 2009Old men on a mission in WS Game 6
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6
ESPN.com...to six good innings, he will be a success. Joe Girardi is taking a big gamble by going with Pettitte on three days' rest. But at the same time, he is sticking with his plan...
Page | ConversationHoward's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster Olney...until you demonstrate that you can hit that pitch. The Dodgers pounded Matt Holliday with inside fastballs. Nick Swisher is seeing a ton of breaking balls. Shane Victorino is being pitched inside. And Ryan Howard...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Yankees are playing Series spoilers
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comAn actual Fall Classic had been predicted, but the Yankees are turning it into a ho-hum romp toward a 27th world championship.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009A-Rod starts rally, Pettitte hits RBI single as Yankees claim 2-1 lead over Phillies
Associated PressAlex Rodriguez wound up with a home run after the first instant replay review in World Series history, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Saturday night for a 2-1 edge.
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