One of the game's most historic deals
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe three-way trade involving Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee is certainly one that'll be remembered as a historic one.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Mariners don't deny interest in Bay
Gordon Edes...will take to sign Halladay to a contract extension. The same source said that re-signing Pedro Martinez at this stage ranks as a "maybe." The Red Sox may ultimately pass on Halladay for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009Pedro eager to rejoin Phils next season
Associated PressPedro Martinez says he's thankful that the Phillies gave him a chance to play for them and is eager to compete for the NL East champions next season.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Closing the market
Keith LawIf there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Greinke wins; Hernandez second
Associated PressZack Greinke has won the American League Cy Young Award, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009The market for those coming off injuries
Keith Law...coming off an injury-plagued or injury-shortened season, including Adrian Beltre (shoulder), Erik Bedard (shoulder), Pedro Martinez (shoulder), Jarrod Washburn (knee) and Rich Harden (body), all of whom rank among the top 50...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Agent says Pedro 'having fun again'
ESPN.com news servicesPedro Martinez enjoyed his time in the playoffs with the Phillies so much that he now wants to pitch all of 2010, Martinez's agent said, according to FoxSports.com.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Money 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, 2009Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10
ESPN.com news servicesThe Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 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, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderThe 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
What's next for Phillies?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...short term). But it's not like the Phillies are exactly hurting for starters. Even if Pedro Martinez doesn't return, the Phillies' top four of Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, J.A. Happ, and...
Blog | November 05, 2009Obstacles 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
World Series Game 6 news and notes
ESPN.comESPN's Stats & Information team reveals some of the top news and notes from Game 6 of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Matsui's bat drives Yankees to 27th World Series crown
Associated PressThe New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.
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