Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster OlneyCharlie 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
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster Olney...a factor. Pettitte's command early in the game will dictate how long he can go. Pedro Martinez versus the chill: Older pitchers will tell you that pitching in warmer weather definitely helps them...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
The top matchups of the World Series
Buster Olney...with one double and two walks. The Phillies' pitchers versus the patience of the Yankees' hitters. Pedro Martinez, the Phillies' Game 2 starter, knows firsthand about how the Yankees will try to run up...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
What to watch for in Game 6 of the ALCS
Buster OlneyEight factors that, among others, will shape Game 6: Chamberlain Hughes 1. The Yankees' set-up men. Phil Hughes was one of the best r...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009
Top 10 matchups of the LCS
Buster Olney...weekend could blow up the Yankees' plans to start Sabathia in Games 1, 4 and 7. Pedro Martinez versus time. He is a future Hall of Famer and yet he will be a complete...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
La Russa may be leaving St. Louis
Buster OlneyNobody will know how the St. Louis Cardinals' season might have ended if the third out hadn't escaped them in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 2...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 11, 2009
Instant replay must be expanded … immediately
Buster OlneyThere were mistakes made by professionals this week. The gritty Ryan Raburn played a pop-fly single into a triple in the Metrodome. Chris Carpenter le...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 10, 2009
Opening up the mailbag
Buster OlneyAfter 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 ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009
The King becomes a craftsman
Buster OlneyIt wasn't the optimal situation for a new pitching coach to get to know a star pitcher. In spring training, Felix Hernandez was away from the Mariners...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009
The Cy Young cases for Greinke and King Felix
Buster Olney...a 15-strikeout game with a one-hitter, matching Vida Blue (1971), Randy Johnson (1998) and Pedro Martinez (1999). He will enter his final three starts 20 strikeouts shy of the club record of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009
The overlooked stars of the season
Buster OlneyZack 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009
A cheap Halladay alternative
Buster OlneyHere are the statistical lines for two starting pitchers, compiled over a season: Pitcher A: 132 innings, 124 hits, 2.73 ERA, 17 walks, 113 strikeou...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009
The Buster Olney AL All-Stars
...Buster's AL All-Stars, get the latest trade word from Milwaukee, hear the news about Pedro Martinez and Philadelphia, how Scott Hairston may affect the A's and Matt Holliday plus much more...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 07, 2009
Phillies score 10 runs in first inning en route to 22-1 win
Associated PressChase Utley hit a three-run homer and Shane Victorino and Greg Dobbs each had two-run shots during a 10-run first inning, leading the Phillies to a 22-1 victory over the Reds.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 06, 2009Hamels might pay price for World Series title
Cole Hamels has made only one start, and it may be that he will rebound from his awful first start and have a fine season. Or it may be that he will j...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 11, 2009
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