AFL position wrap: Corner infielders

Atlanta Braves first-base prospect Freddie Freeman didn't finish the season well after a late promotion to Double-A, but there was a very good reason ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Type A positive (and negative)

...Or he could be a candidate to be the everyday third baseman, as the Phillies declined Pedro Feliz's 2010 option on Sunday. DeRosa would fit with the Cardinals, Cubs, Mets or any number...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Feliz's option declined by Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.

Cashman casts praise far and wide

As the Yankees' players hopped happily in the middle of the infield late Wednesday, in the first moments after winning the World Series, plastic glass...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Explaining Brad Lidge?

...at the very end of an update that's mostly about the Phillies exploring replacements for Pedro Feliz -- due $5 million if he's a Phillie again next season -- is this tiny item: Closer...

Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10

The Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies

The Kiss 'Em Goodbye series has reached the two World Series teams. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't repeat -- so now what? Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central all weigh in.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Postseason had many defining moments

While 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.

What's next for Phillies?

...they do just three things: 1. Sign John Lackey 2. Sign Mark Derosa and dispose of Pedro Feliz Actually, the third thing isn't really a thing. What does "take your best guess with...

Obstacles to a World Series rematch

Charlie Manuel quoted a general after Game 6, in pronouncing that the baseball world has not seen the last of the Phillies. "I'll tell you something -...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

27 titles, 27 World Series facts

In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.

Kneejerk Reactions: Game 6

...do much hitting in this Series, including -- but not limited to -- Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Pedro Feliz. Turning Point: Just about every time Matsui batted. Too obvious? Well, in the top of the...

Old men on a mission in WS Game 6

The 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.

Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6

...the World Series to Game 6 in the Bronx. The Yankees' Andy Pettitte will face the Phillies' Pedro Martinez in a battle that will likely go down to the last few innings. In Game 6...

...to third base after he stole second base in the top of the ninth inning against Pedro Feliz #7 (R) and Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009...