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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, 2009

Manny, 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, 2009

Royals among teams in mix for Furcal

Peter Gammons

A 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, 2008

A whole new ballgame in '06

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With pitchers and catchers ready to report, Peter Gammons looks ahead to everything new and improved in 2006.

ESPN Insider Story | February 12, 2006

Annual rite: Clubs angle for stability in their bullpens

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Bullpens like Atlanta's might surprise this season, while others have the potential to implode, writes Peter Gammons.

ESPN Insider Story | February 04, 2006

Reinsdorf, Einhorn shine in '05

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The White Sox achieved greatness in 2005 and the tandem of Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn deserve credit for it.

ESPN Insider Story | December 19, 2005

Initial deals could ignite market

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With all of the major power figures in Dallas, the first 24 hours of the winter meetings could set off a number of chain reactions.

ESPN Insider Story | December 04, 2005

Jays aren't done yet

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

B.J. Ryan's rich contract is a sign of more big-spending activity to come -- for the Blue Jays and the rest of baseball.

ESPN Insider Story | November 28, 2005

Low supply, high demand might yield 'some very bad contracts'

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Low supply, high demand and a lot of jittery GMs. It all adds up to "some very bad contracts" about to be signed this offseason.

ESPN Insider Story | November 12, 2005

Reinsdorf won't touch a thing

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

What is so striking about the White Sox is their stability, making the phrase world champion White Sox special.

ESPN Insider Story | November 05, 2005

Defense makes a difference

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While hitting and pitching have the same impact, this season has shown the importance of defense, writes Peter Gammons.

ESPN Insider Story | October 09, 2005

No better time than now

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With two weeks left in the regular season, 13 teams remain alive for eight postseason spots.

ESPN Insider Story | September 18, 2005

Contenders' highs and lows

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Every team bidding for a spot in the postseason has good parts and bad parts.

ESPN Insider Story | September 11, 2005

Prospects may affect races

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's refreshing to see contending teams relying on their farm systems to fill key roster spots.

ESPN Insider Story | August 05, 2005

What baseball needs: The best

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Ichiro chasing .400, more Red Sox-Yankees drama ... baseball will survive the steroid mess by being baseball.

Story | April 02, 2005