Reaping rewards of improved defensive efficiency
Peter Gammons...of their pitching in a hitters' park. Dodgers GM Ned Colletti worked hard to re-sign Rafael Furcal and stole Orlando Hudson; the Dodgers have the second-best defensive efficiency in the majors after...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 01, 2009Manny, Dodgers both winners in the end
Peter Gammons...million, down $20 million from last season. Because Colletti was able to get the contracts for Rafael Furcal, Casey Blake, Orlando Hudson and Randy Wolf done cheaply and with deferrals, the Dodgers probably not...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 04, 2009Royals among teams in mix for Furcal
Peter GammonsA deal for free agent Rafael Furcal has an outside shot at being completed before the general managers start fleeing Las Vegas on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008A whole new ballgame in '06
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comWith pitchers and catchers ready to report, Peter Gammons looks ahead to everything new and improved in 2006.
Story | February 12, 2006
Annual rite: Clubs angle for stability in their bullpens
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comBullpens like Atlanta's might surprise this season, while others have the potential to implode, writes Peter Gammons.
Story | February 04, 2006
Reinsdorf, Einhorn shine in '05
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comThe White Sox achieved greatness in 2005 and the tandem of Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn deserve credit for it.
Story | December 19, 2005
Initial deals could ignite market
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comWith all of the major power figures in Dallas, the first 24 hours of the winter meetings could set off a number of chain reactions.
Story | December 04, 2005
Jays aren't done yet
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comB.J. Ryan's rich contract is a sign of more big-spending activity to come -- for the Blue Jays and the rest of baseball.
Story | November 28, 2005
Low supply, high demand might yield 'some very bad contracts'
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comLow supply, high demand and a lot of jittery GMs. It all adds up to "some very bad contracts" about to be signed this offseason.
Story | November 12, 2005
Reinsdorf won't touch a thing
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comWhat is so striking about the White Sox is their stability, making the phrase world champion White Sox special.
Story | November 05, 2005
Defense makes a difference
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comWhile hitting and pitching have the same impact, this season has shown the importance of defense, writes Peter Gammons.
Story | October 09, 2005
No better time than now
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comWith two weeks left in the regular season, 13 teams remain alive for eight postseason spots.
Story | September 18, 2005
Contenders' highs and lows
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comEvery team bidding for a spot in the postseason has good parts and bad parts.
Story | September 11, 2005
Prospects may affect races
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comIt's refreshing to see contending teams relying on their farm systems to fill key roster spots.
Story | August 05, 2005
What baseball needs: The best
Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.comIchiro chasing .400, more Red Sox-Yankees drama ... baseball will survive the steroid mess by being baseball.
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