The Yankees' case for Halladay
Buster OlneyThe Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display
Buster OlneyYou say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Average salary just short of $3 million
Associated PressThe average baseball salary fell just short of $3 million this year, with the percentage increase slowing to its lowest level since 2004.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009My 2010 Hall of Fame ballot
Keith Law...that it should matter, but it does). He played on two World Series champions and several other playoff teams, hit well in the postseason, was a very good defender for much of his career, added...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Cuban defector Chapman fires agent
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN.comCuban pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman has fired the representative who helped him gain free agency, his former agency confirmed Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009Selig: Some teams lost money in '09
Associated PressSome teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Those who favored King Felix and Verlander
Keith Law...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
Indians name Alomar first-base coach
Associated PressSandy Alomar Jr. is back with the Indians.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Nats' Riggleman loses interim tag
Associated PressThe Nationals are sticking with Jim Riggleman after promoting him from bench coach midway through last season, announcing at a news conference Thursday that he'll be their manager in 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster Olney...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
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 ha...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster OlneyThe 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
Lee's calm is the Yankees' storm
Buster OlneyWe are accustomed to seeing October tension reflected in the eyes of the pitchers. Orel Hershiser's eyes in 1988 were intense -- the Bulldog locked in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Pedro once again the enemy in Bronx
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineFor many years, Pedro Martinez was the enemy in New York. Under the World Series spotlight, he'll be back in the Bronx for Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday.
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