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Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)

Buster Olney

So many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

The market for Miguel Cabrera

Buster Olney

The Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Obstacles to a World Series rematch

Buster Olney

...world has not seen the last of the Phillies. "I'll tell you something -- we will be...not the same, and some of the same Philly fans who believe he was a hero in...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Six key matchups for Game 6

Buster Olney

Six key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is hammering everything thrown in the inner half of...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies

Buster Olney

...is 3-for-17 with 10 strikeouts and no homers, and moving forward, the chances of the Phillies to come back from the 3-games-to-1 deficit will depend largely on whether Howard starts...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

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

The leftovers tell us a lot from Game 2

Buster Olney

It has been a World Series of pitching so far, with the inevitable umpiring controversy sprinkled in. Some leftovers from Game 2: Mariano Rivera is ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Lee's calm is the Yankees' storm

Buster Olney

...naturally, Lee reached behind his back to snag the grounder and made the throw, and as the Phillies' infielders chuckled, Lee smiled, too, and shrugged. No big deal. When Lee finished off one of the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

The top matchups of the World Series

Buster Olney

...hitters against Cliff Lee's frantic pace. The Phillies' ace left-hander works on the mound like...the Yankees will be able to get into Philadelphia's bullpen. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel thinks Martinez...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

A new chapter for Lee and Sabathia

Buster Olney

The old friends pitched against each other in the first game ever at new Yankee Stadium back in April, and then afterward, CC Sabathia took Cliff Lee ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

McGwire has a road map, but also a guide

Buster Olney

We saw again Sunday night an example of how others have talked about their past use of performance-enhancing drugs and moved on. Yankees pitcher Andy ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

What to watch for in Game 6 of the ALCS

Buster Olney

Eight factors that, among others, will shape Game 6: Chamberlain Hughes 1. The Yankees' set-up men. Phil Hughes was one of the best r...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009

A game filled with crossroads

Buster Olney

The moment Nick Swisher lifted the ball over the infield, Angels reliever Brian Fuentes shot his arm into the air, that arm driven by the exultation o...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Replay for the World Series could work

Buster Olney

...s time for umpire challenges, writes Hal McCoy. Phillies-Dodgers The backbone of the Phillies is stars...Jimmy Rollins and Cliff Lee, but what separates Philadelphia this time of year is the incredible quality...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

A-Rod's adjustments may be paying off

Buster Olney

The camera in center field caught the full picture of Alex Rodriguez on Tuesday night, present and past. As Rodriguez turned and blasted his fifth hom...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009