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Falling back in love with defense

Peter Gammons

It did sometimes look like slow-pitch softball, a bunch of high-OPS dudes whose best work was done in batting practice. OK, the post-steroids era may ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 08, 2009

Suspended Romero 'didn't cheat'

Peter Gammons, ESPN.com

Phillies reliever J.C. Romero, who received a 50-day suspension on Tuesday, said he doesn't think it's fair.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

For the love of the game

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The pervasive spirit among Hall of Famers is that the game is greater than any individual. Peter Gammons explains.

Story | August 03, 2005

What baseball needs: The best

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Ichiro chasing .400, more Red Sox-Yankees drama ... baseball will survive the steroid mess by being baseball.

Story | April 02, 2005

Time to promote Pujols, Pierre

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's time for Baseball to market players representing its values, starting with Juan Pierre and Albert Pujols.

Story | March 12, 2005

Award winners for 2004

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Vladimir Guerrero and Barry Bonds are this season's MVPs, at least on Peter Gammons' ballot.

Story | October 04, 2004

Uncertainty reigns in races

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Breaking down the teams that remain in the mix as the postseason slowly comes into focus.

Story | October 02, 2004

The many points of interest

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Lou Piniella to the Mets? Is Mark Mulder's slump serious? Ten big issues for the season's final week.

Story | September 26, 2004

Judging defense becoming key

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While "Moneyball" brought to light new offensive theories, defense and baserunning are next in line.

Story | September 12, 2004

Early market projections for '05

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Adrian Beltre will get big bucks this winter, but the market won't be so generous for others like Esteban Loaiza.

Story | September 06, 2004

What's in store for 2004? Plenty

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Will this be the season a curse is lifted ... and which one? The 2004 season could hold many surprises.

Story | April 04, 2004

L.A. goes Ivy League with GM

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

A new boss in L.A. and one that's crowing in Tampa. Baseball is heating up now that camps are filling up.

Story | February 19, 2004

Braves' long reign could be over

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

John Schuerholz faces perhaps his biggest challenge trying to squeeze another postseason out of the Braves.

Story | February 08, 2004

Meetings big on talk, not action

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Why only one trade at the GM meetings? Because the mindset called for slashing payrolls -- not spending.

Story | November 15, 2003

Every number tells a story

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Some statistical gems from 2003, like Billy Wagner throwing 100-mph heaters with astonishing regularity.

Story | November 12, 2003