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Improved Royals could surprise in 2009

Peter Gammons

We all know that Kansas City is a small market. Fine. But we also know what it was like before any player made $3 million per year, when in the George...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 29, 2009

Falling back in love with defense

Peter Gammons

It did sometimes look like slow-pitch softball, a bunch of high-OPS dudes whose best work was done in batting practice. OK, the post-steroids era may ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 08, 2009

If teams wait, big names could be had by summer

Peter Gammons

To get to the gym at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, one has to go through the casino, and at 5:05 a.m. on Thursday I was reminded that the dark 1995...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2008

Magic number for hurlers is 30 starts

Peter Gammons, ESPN

If these starters don't deliver the goods, it could be a very long year for their clubs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007

Lure of Yankees draws Pettitte in; Red Sox have issues

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Yankee Stadium is a different place than it was in the 1980's, and it's more than just money that's attracting players to the Pinstripes.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2006

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

Yanks, Sox must rethink plans

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Yankees and Red Sox need to realize a big payroll doesn't guarantee success and try a new approach.

ESPN Insider Story | October 15, 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

DePodesta's plan salvageable

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

GM Paul DePodesta took some gambles that didn't work, but the long-term health of the Dodgers is intact.

ESPN Insider Story | August 28, 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

Franchises' direction at stake

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With the trading deadline approaching, GMs will determine -- for better or worse -- the course of a franchise's future.

ESPN Insider Story | July 24, 2005

Legends in their own time

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Time will tell how many of the players in this year's All-Star Game end up in the Hall of Fame.

ESPN Insider Story | July 13, 2005

Winning culture starts in minors

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs are making an effort to build from within.

ESPN Insider Story | July 11, 2005

Draft not just about 'tools' guys

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

For many teams, the draft has changed from selecting "high ceiling, tools" guys to more major-league ready players, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | May 22, 2005

Losing their zip on reality

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Velocities are down. Blown saves are up. Could it have something to do with stricter "supplement" restrictions? Peter Gammons wonders.

Story | April 22, 2005