Money talks, but baseball won't listen
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comDid the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Postseason had many defining moments
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhile 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.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Shades of the 2004 ALCS?
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel as it swings to New York for Game 6 on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Phillies hold slight edge heading home
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Phillies are in a better position than the Yankees to just barely take control with the World Series shifting to Citizens Bank Park.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009The World Series we've been waiting for
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are the best teams not just in their respective leagues but also in all of baseball.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Pedro's value? He makes a difference
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comPedro Martinez might not make it with the Phillies, but one thing is certain: His comeback in Philadelphia won't be boring.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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