Closing 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
Those who favored King Felix and Verlander
Keith LawThe AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 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 LawOne problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...
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, 2009Offseason notebook: Hot stove cooking
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft wraps up many of the early offseason deals, like the J.J. Hardy-Carlos Gomez trade, and what they mean for fantasy owners.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Chapman kept defection plans from kin
Associated PressAroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher's defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Rollins, Victorino win NL Gold Gloves
Associated PressShortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Legal documents among items on block
Associated PressCurt Flood's estate is offering bidders an opportunity this weekend to purchase true history.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009GMs head to Chicago for short meeting
Associated PressIncreasing the use video replay among umpires could be a topic when the formal meetings start, especially after a series of missed calls in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Dodgers' entire coaching staff returning
Associated PressJoe Torre's entire coaching staff will be back with the Dodgers next season.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Feliz's option declined by Phillies
Associated PressThe Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009Lidge, Ibanez, Eyre to have surgery
Associated PressPhillies closer Brad Lidge will have surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Explaining Brad Lidge?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotBuried at the very end of an update that's mostly about the Phillies exploring replacements for Pedro Feliz -- due $5 million if he's a Phillie again next season -- is...
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