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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

MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 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

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

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

Full Massmomentum rankings

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass has the full list of his Massmomentum rankings.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Source: Abreu-ChiSox talks stalled

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Negotiations between the White Sox and free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu stalled early this week after the team floated the possibility of a one-year, $8 million contract, said a baseball source.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009

Phillies extend Manuel through '11

Associated Press

The Phillies have picked up the option for 2010 on manager Charlie Manuel's contract and added a guaranteed year for 2011.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008

Brewers-Phillies Preview

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Brewers-Phillies Preview

Preview | September 30, 2008

Phillies' magic number for clinching East remains at four after loss

Associated Press

Casey Kotchman homered, Mike Hampton won for the first time in a month and the Braves curbed streaking Philadelphia's playoff push with a 3-2 win over the Phillies on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 23, 2008

Braves-Phillies Preview

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Braves-Phillies Preview

Preview | September 23, 2008