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Improved Royals could surprise in 2009

Peter Gammons

...ranked second-to-last in the American League and acquired Coco Crisp and Mike Jacobs for relievers Ramon Ramirez and Leo Nunez, which necessitated signing Kyle Farnsworth. Their front three starters -- Zack Greinke, Gil Meche...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 29, 2009

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

No stopping the blame game

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Without a solid deal at the trading deadline, GMs like Ken Williams are still hearing about it.

ESPN Insider Story | September 25, 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

Better than advertised in 2004

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

A survey of experts put Jack Wilson and Lyle Overbay atop the list of this year's surprise players.

Story | May 23, 2004

Cashman, Epstein say they don't feel personal rivalry

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is heated, but there's respect between GMs Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein.

Story | August 04, 2003

Huge strides from Braves' infield

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Players and coaches pick their most improved players this season on contending teams, like Atlanta's Marcus Giles.

Story | May 12, 2003

Indians target 2005 for title run

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Indians are struggling, but general manager Mark Shapiro's reclamation project is not that far away.

Story | April 21, 2003

A's focused on finishing the job

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

After three straight postseason failures, the A's are ready to finally have playoff success in 2003.

Story | February 22, 2003

Headin' down AL Avenue

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

From the penthouse of the Yankees to the outhouse of the Tigers, the AL has plenty of storylines.

Story | February 01, 2003

Lots of money, mystery in international signings

Peter Gammons

...their bidding on shortstop Miguel Sano, although questions exist about his name and age. In 2002, Felix Hernandez signed with the Mariners for $710,000. Only 10 Latin American free agents previously had been signed...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2009

AL East becoming a pitching division

Peter Gammons

...confidence; remember, Price has one year of professional service. A lot depends on whether Jeff Niemann, Carlos Hernandez, Jason Hammel or someone else can give them three to five starts. But while Price may open...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 14, 2009

Simply an August ritual

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Though many more are expected, Ken Griffey Jr. leads a long list of players who already have cleared waivers.

ESPN Insider Story | August 16, 2005

Anatomy of an undone deal

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Cold feet? Hardly. Javier Vazquez's family concerns convinced the Dodgers to walk away from the Big Unit deal.

Story | December 23, 2004