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Blame the system, not the Yankees

Peter Gammons

...The Yankees' payroll actually went down from 2008. Could a small-market team afford the $16M Nick Swisher is owed the next two years? No. Or Damaso Marte's $4M. Any more than the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Some teams reluctant to part with prospects

Peter Gammons

...Phil Hughes pitching like the American League's best eighth-inning reliever, Melky Cabrera in center, Nick Swisher (obtained for Jeffrey Marquez, another pitcher in the package the Twins would've required for Johan...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2009

NL West overshadowed by Manny

Peter Gammons

The Dodgers' march through the National League West cost Bob Melvin and Clint Hurdle their jobs, two years after they managed against each another in ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009

No better time than now

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With two weeks left in the regular season, 13 teams remain alive for eight postseason spots.

ESPN Insider Story | September 18, 2005

Bumper crop of young talent

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Plenty of young players have made a great impression this season, and some will be good for years to come.

ESPN Insider Story | August 21, 2005

Prospects may affect races

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's refreshing to see contending teams relying on their farm systems to fill key roster spots.

ESPN Insider Story | August 05, 2005

Pitching keeps A's in contention

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The A's are right back in the AL wild-card race without having to spend a year rebuilding.

ESPN Insider Story | July 20, 2005

Trade market not at all hopping

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While there are plenty of buyers out there, Peter Gammons says there are few sellers at this point.

ESPN Insider Story | June 30, 2005

Trade market not at all hopping

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While there are plenty of buyers out there, Peter Gammons says there are few sellers at this point.

Story | June 26, 2005

High-scoring teams take cue from their hitters atop order

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Impact leadoff hitters like Brandon Inge and Johnny Damon are maximizing their value through plate discipline and on-base percentage, Peter Gammons writes.

Story | June 04, 2005

Bad, bad times for some

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Led by the Cubs, there are a number of teams who have done nothing but disappoint, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | May 15, 2005

What baseball needs: The best

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Ichiro chasing .400, more Red Sox-Yankees drama ... baseball will survive the steroid mess by being baseball.

Story | April 02, 2005

Time to promote Pujols, Pierre

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's time for Baseball to market players representing its values, starting with Juan Pierre and Albert Pujols.

Story | March 12, 2005

Schuerholz, Beane true gems

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Braves bolstered their team by acquiring Tim Hudson, while the A's strengthened themselves for the long haul.

Story | December 16, 2004

GMs gather to chatter

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The winter meetings should tell us where Sammy, Pedro, the Big Unit and the A's Big Three are headed.

Story | November 06, 2004