Multiple avenues for Philly
Buster OlneyDominoes fell rapidly throughout the majors Monday, with deals and trades setting up more deals or negotiations or questions. The Phillies: The prima...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
What's next for Wang, Johnson, Capps and more
Keith LawSaturday night's non-tender deadline brought a few surprises and swelled the free-agent pool; this may depress prices for some relievers and bench pla...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Projecting a new decade of MLB stars
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster OlneyThirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
An era ends in Oakland
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Cust became a free agent Saturday when the Oakland Athletics failed to offer him a 2010 contract. Cust...
Blog | December 13, 2009Cust cut loose by A's
Associated PressJack Cust became a free agent Saturday when the Oakland Athletics failed to offer him a 2010 contract.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Post-winter meetings questions
Buster OlneyThe most prominent unresolved questions coming out of the winter meetings: 1. Where will Roy Halladay be traded? Halladay We talk all the time...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009
Oakland makes push to keep A's
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotSuperficially, at least, Oakland still hasn't given up on the Athletics ... The city is placing its hopes of keeping...
Blog | December 12, 2009One of many
Buster OlneyA boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
City offers three possible ballpark sites
Associated PressThe City of Oakland has unveiled three waterfront sites as potential spots to build a new ballpark for the Athletics and ultimately keep the team from leaving town.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Rangers sign Harden
Associated PressRich Harden and the Rangers completed a one-year contract that guarantees the right-hander $7.5 million.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Crosby, Pirates agree to contract
Associated PressFormer AL Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year contract.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster OlneyThe wind here in Indianapolis shook light poles, and the snow rode the same horizontal plane as a Lincecum fastball. Winter meetings, indeed. But insi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Sources: Rangers to sign Harden
ESPN.com news servicesThe Texas Rangers are closing in on a deal with right-handed pitcher Rich Harden, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009A chip-cashing trade
Buster OlneyThe trade will include big names and first-round picks when it is finally completed. Curtis Granderson is an All-Star with some major numbers and a su...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
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