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In ESPN The Magazine, MLB Insider Buster Olney examines how GM Brian Cashman is leading the Yankees in cutting payroll to get below the salary cap while still fielding a winning roster.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013

The Yankees' pitchers have been lucky with men on base, and the team needs some help on offense. Dave Cameron explains.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

Scott Spratt looks at how Shin-Soo Choo and others who switched positions are faring in their new spots.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2013

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper forced his way into my overall top 20, and I've confidently penciled him in as National League MVP for 2013. It's safe to say I like him a bit more than most do, whether for fantasy baseball or o...

Blog | March 12, 2013

Eric Karabell lists players he likes more than most do in fantasy drafts this season, including Ryan Howard, Bryce Harper and Eric Hosmer.

Blog | Conversation | March 12, 2013

Kudos to the Cleveland Indians for Monday's splashy signing of free-agent outfielder Michael Bourn, as he'll surely help the squad as a leadoff hitter who steals bases and adds significant defensive value. Of course, it's interesting t...

Blog | February 12, 2013

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy fallout of Michael Bourn's signing with the Cleveland Indians and how it could hurt the value of a potential sleeper in Drew Stubbs.

Blog | Conversation | February 12, 2013

Dan Szymborski looks at the teams that have missed big opportunities to improve this winter.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2013

Recall the saying "it seemed like a good idea at the time" and you'll be able to apply it to a number of baseball's 30 teams. Indeed, most general managers would love to call a mulligan or two during their careers. As such, the following five players...

Blog | January 14, 2013

Nick Swisher tweeted that he's going home, after finishing his four-year, $56 million deal with the Cleveland Indians. But the fact that Swisher attended Ohio State was only part of the reason the Indians pursued him so aggressively. He is a goo...

Blog | December 24, 2012

Draft-pick compensation is hurting guys like Michael Bourn and Kyle Lohse in free agency, but Buster Olney outlines a possible loophole.

Blog | Conversation | December 24, 2012

Given the state of the free-agent market this winter, it's not surprising that Nick Swisher would get a four-year deal or an annual salary of $14 million, with a vesting option for a fifth season at the same rate. The surprise is that the contra...

Blog | December 23, 2012

Nick Swisher's contract is fair value, but the Cleveland Indians are a poor fit, writes Keith Law.

Blog | Conversation | December 23, 2012

When the terms of the new labor agreement were negotiated a year ago, the rules about draft-pick compensation were changed in an effort to help free agents. In the past, there had been instances of second- or third-tier players not getting offers b...

Blog | December 19, 2012

The new collective bargaining agreement is causing problems for free agents such as Rafael Soriano, Nick Swisher and Adam LaRoche. Buster Olney explains why.

Blog | Conversation | December 19, 2012

Michael Bourn is still looking for a job, and so are Kyle Lohse, Rafael Soriano, Nick Swisher, Adam LaRoche, A.J. Pierzynski and Edwin Jackson. Rick Porcello is going to be traded, and as much as the Detroit Tigers keep telling everybody they're...

Blog | December 18, 2012