Starters with same agents could push prices
Buster Olney...and on top of that, there is a dynamic in play that could help to push the prices of the second-tier pitchers: Most of them are represented by an affiliated group of agents. Penny...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009
Breaking down market moves and chatter
Buster OlneyLet's pick through some recent developments in the market … Item A: The Phillies know Placido Polanco from his days with the team earlier this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Tip Sheet notes: Harper emerges
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe emergence of strong safety Roman Harper is a big part of the Saints' much-improved defense, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
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
NEXT No. 3: John Wall
Morty Ain, ESPN The MagazineJohn Wall has enormous potential and is the likely No. 1 pick in next year's NBA Draft if he declares. High expectations? He says, bring 'em on.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Wagner to Atlanta may be unwise
Keith Law...needed bullpen help and they signed one of the best relievers available in Billy Wagner. But the price is too high, and Wagner isn't good or reliable enough right now to merit giving up...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 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
Cameron centered on the playoffs
Buster OlneyA longtime NL advance scout watched Mike Cameron late in the 2009 season and came away thinking that even at age 36, Cameron remains one of the game's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009
Orioles' pieces starting to fall in place
Buster OlneyIt was in the middle of the afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving, and yet Orioles president Andy MacPhail was at his desk, answering his phone. That...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009
Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
Buster Olney...him. Heard this: Billy Wagner could help to overcome his Type A status by reducing his asking price so much that some team would be willing to give up a top pick to sign him...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Behind the Big Board: DT central
Mel Kiper, ESPN.ComMel Kiper looks at his final Big Board before Thanksgiving 2009 and is struck by one major element: quality DTs (think Ndamukong Suh, Carlos Dunalp, Gerald McCoy) are everywhere on it.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009
The market for Miguel Cabrera
Buster Olney...of an eight-year contract, and the year-to-year payouts, when cast against the current market prices, are whoppers: 2010: $20 million 2011: $20 million 2012: $21 million 2013: $21 million 2014: $22 million...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
No better athlete at tight end than Dickson
Kevin Weidl...UCLA matchup and came away impressed with a few prospects, none more than Bruins junior DT Brian Price. Price was very strong on the inside, anticipating the snap well, staying low and playing with good...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Bowden vs. Tebow and more picks
Bruce FeldmanI had a shaky week last week in going 8-9 against the line -- putting me 15 over for the season versus the number. The good was picking BYU to beat Ai...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Signing Mauer a percentage play
Buster OlneyThere are a couple of Dodgers fans in Aberdeen, S.D., as I learned over the last week, and a lot of Orioles fans, because of the team's past minor lea...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
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