Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
Buster OlneySo 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 ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
The market for Miguel Cabrera
Buster OlneyThe 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
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
The 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
AFL position wrap: Outfielders
Jason GreyThe key names here at the Arizona Fall League: Grant Desme, Oakland Athletics: I first wrote about Desme here. Yes, I am fully aware the headline of ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
My 2009 awards picks
Keith LawHere are my fictional ballots for five of the six postseason awards. I've omitted my NL Cy Young ballot because I had a formal vote on that award and ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Kiss '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
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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz
Jorge Arangure Jr.Cuban first baseman Jose Julio Ruiz, a defector who was declared a free agent this summer, continues to impress scouts during workouts. In the past tw...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster OlneySix 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Focusing on Martinez-Pettitte matchup
Special to ESPN.comThe spotlight will be on a pair of veteran pitchers, the Phillies' Pedro Martinez and the Yankees' Andy Pettitte, in Wednesday's Game 6.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Burnett looking for head start
Special to ESPN.comA.J. Burnett will be trying to get ahead early in counts against the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009
Baseball's next great economic disparity
Buster OlneyBaseball's financial structure appears to have reached a tipping point that can be defined simply. "The arbitration process is now outdated," said a h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009
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