Gonzalez, Blue Jays agree

Free-agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Blue Jays with a team option for 2011.

...by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game One of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Angel Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images

Red Sox in a curious position

Voodoo economics, Boras Market make this an interesting winter in Boston.

Cuban defector Chapman fires agent

Cuban pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman has fired the representative who helped him gain free agency, his former agency confirmed Saturday.

Those who favored King Felix and Verlander

...votes. This is a small victory for those of us pushing for rational evaluation of players in postseason awards; the Cy Young Award has historically been "The Guy With the Most Wins Award" and, while...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Much gray area in defensive analysis

When it comes to defensive analysis, should we believe our eyes or the numbers? Perhaps a little of both.

Offseason notebook: Hot stove cooking

Tristan 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.

Hermida's move sure to be replicated

The latest seismic rumbling probably hit the baseball landscape early Thursday morning -- probably before all the champagne-soaked Yankees reached the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Crown 'Em: New York Yankees

The Kiss 'Em Goodbye series can't rightfully kiss "goodbye" to a team that won it all, so we're crowning 'em -- the World Series champion 2009 New York Yankees. As for what's next, Buster Olney, BP and Rumor Central all weigh in.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

World Series ratings rebound

World Series television ratings bounced back from last year's record lows.

Obstacles to a World Series rematch

...rotation. The Yankees need to patch up the back of their rotation. Joe Girardi successfully navigated the postseason with only three starting pitchers, but now the Yankees will have to make choices and decisions. The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz

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

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 ha...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Shades of the 2004 ALCS?

The Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel as it swings to New York for Game 6 on Wednesday night.

Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies

The great thing about the postseason, an evaluator noted the other day, is that you always find out what the real weaknesses of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009