Cashman casts praise far and wide
Buster OlneyAs the Yankees' players hopped happily in the middle of the infield late Wednesday, in the first moments after winning the World Series, plastic glass...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009
The catch heard 'round the Rockies
Buster OlneyThere were no tangible advantages working in favor of Rockies second baseman Clint Barmes in the ninth inning late Sunday afternoon as he turned to pu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009
The King becomes a craftsman
Buster OlneyIt wasn't the optimal situation for a new pitching coach to get to know a star pitcher. In spring training, Felix Hernandez was away from the Mariners...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009
Joe Torre's Straw man acquisition
Buster OlneyJoe Torre loved having Darryl Strawberry on his bench in the days when the two were manager and player with the New York Yankees. Strawberry didn't pl...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2009
Ranking the NL's easiest roads to the postseason
Buster OlneyHere's the ranking of strength of schedule in the second half in the NL. It's great news if you're a fan of the Brewers or the Dodgers or the Marlins,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 18, 2009
Greinke and Royals could surprise
Buster OlneyThere is not a lot of original thought in baseball, but there are a lot of mantras repeated over and over and over. Throw strikes. Hit the ball the ot...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 21, 2009
Curious offseason in Atlanta
Buster Olney...the Peavy trade talks, they missed out on A.J. Burnett, and they tried to sign Rafael Furcal but, whether it was the agent's fault or not, they didn't get the player...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 14, 2009Jones' career in jeopardy
Buster Olney...position to trade Yunel Escobar in a deal for Peavy had they been able to sign Rafael Furcal. But what they could do, if they are intent on contending in 2009, would be to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 04, 2009
Numbers keep dropping for free agents
Buster Olney...in the WBC. Grady Sizemore said yes. • The Pirates picked their Class AAA manager. • Rafael Furcal denies that he did anything wrong in the negotiations with the Braves. Here's the full...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2008
Inside the Furcal fiasco
Buster Olney...Arn Tellem, Atlanta general manager Frank Wren said, because no bridge exists in the aftermath of Rafael Furcal's decision to step back from a verbal agreement and sign with the Dodgers. You have...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2008Inside the Furcal fiasco
Buster Olney...8226; The Dodgers stole Rafael Furcal back from Atlanta, Tony Jackson writes. Furcal is a worthy risk, writes Steve Dilbeck. • A...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2008
Furcal's version of the dating game
Buster OlneyOne official involved in the Rafael Furcal negotiations drew this comparison. "First, Furcal was dating the A's," the official said. "Then, on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2008Furcal's version of the dating game
Buster OlneyThe Royals are out of the Rafael Furcal running, Sam Mellinger writes. • Very interesting stuff from Red Sox owner John Henry, courtesy of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2008
Mulder trying to find his groove
Buster Olney...August, is playing catch again, and threw from 90 feet for the first time Monday. • Rafael Furcal has picked the Braves over the Athletics, writes Ken Rosenthal. Assuming Atlanta closes the deal, this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2008
Sources: A's offer deal to Furcal
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineWith Rafael Furcal moving closer to making a decision on where to sign, the Athletics appear to be in the lead to sign the free-agent shortstop, with an offer of four years and $40 million, according to sources.
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