366 Results for pat burrell

Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders

Buster Olney

The conversations between general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winte...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Opening up the mailbag

Buster Olney

After two days into the playoffs, we'll reach into the mailbag: Q: I'm a Tigers fan and now that it's over officially, I'm trying to look forward to ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: San Diego Padres

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 San Diego Padres -- and whether the team can be relevant within the next few years.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Trevor Hoffman's tour of Memphis

Buster Olney

Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin wrote in an e-mail posted here Monday that Trevor Hoffman is the Cal Ripken of pitchers, in the way that he prep...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2009

The overlooked stars of the season

Buster Olney

Zack Greinke is battling for the Cy Young Award, and that standing has hoisted him out of the second division and into the national conversation. Simi...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Tampa Bay Rays

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rapid demise of last year's American League champs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Rays simply couldn't afford to keep Kazmir

Buster Olney

Had Scott Kazmir remained with the Tampa Bay Rays for 2010, he likely would have been one member of an elite group of about 50 players in Major League...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009

Why the Yankees are now firing on all cylinders

Buster Olney

*Following this post, Buster will be taking a one week break to work on another project, and perhaps even play some King of the Mountain. He'll be bac...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009

Oeltjen a flash in the pan?

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey goes deep into the waiver pool and breaks down the value of Trent Oeltjen and others who might be worthy additions in AL- and NL-only leagues.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 16, 2009

BP Daily: Infielders Anonymous

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus examines the reasons why guys drafted as shortstops -- like Ryan Braun -- don't usually play there when they get to the pros and considers some current top prospects who might need to change their positions in the bigs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

The biggest holes for trades to fill

Buster Olney

With just one full day and a chunk of hours before the trade deadline, these are the biggest holes remaining for teams that have been looking for help...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 30, 2009

BP Daily: Desperately seeking Rickey

Jay Jaffe, Baseball Prospectus

There likely will never be another player like Rickey Henderson statistically. Baseball Prospectus looks at the current game and finds that no one is really close, but names such as Brian Roberts, B.J. Upton and Johnny Damon fall into the discussion.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Dr. BP's Prescriptions: AL East

Steve Goldman, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus knows what ails every team in the AL East. Now the Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays and Orioles simply have to listen, and every pitch, swing and trade will be that much better -- satisfaction guaranteed!

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

BP Daily: Second-half players to watch

Marc Normandin, Baseball Prospectus

The best part about the All-Star break for slow starters? A chance to turn things around. Baseball Prospectus examines the best bounce-back bets, guys who can lift their teams and your fantasy squads.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

BP Daily: Midseason fielding report

Eric Seidman, Baseball Prospectus

At the halfway point, these players have proved handy with the leather. But it's no exact science.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009