Identifying major holes teams need to fill
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineBy either losing players via trades or through free agency, several teams have major spots to fill in their respective lineups.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Free agents who could very well be bargains
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Randy Johnson to Felipe Lopez to Juan Rivera, "Starting 9" highlights the free agents who could prove to be a nice value for a relatively bargain price.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBelieve it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008With new leadership in place, M's look to regroup from disastrous '08
Larry Stone, Special to ESPN.comWith a new general manager and manager now in place in Seattle, a tall task awaits a Mariners team that finished 39 games out of first place in 2008.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Mussina retiring to the quiet life
...agent market is well-stocked, writes Thomas Boswell. • The Phillies are taking a look at Raul Ibanez, writes David Murphy. • The Japanese are not thrilled with U.S. interest in one of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2008
Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Mariners' Wakamatsu is first Asian-American manager in majors
Associated PressDon Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Source: M's to name A's bench coach Wakamatsu as manager
ESPN.com news servicesA source tells ESPN's Peter Gammons that the Mariners are set to name Don Wakamatsu as their new manager.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008Time to check the shopping lists
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFree agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Mariners GM: Manager search might end soon after fifth interview in 3 days
Associated PressSeattle's GM said he will take Friday to collect his thoughts after interviewing Don Wakamatsu and Randy Ready into the evening.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Dempster among the Cubs' top offseason priorities
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comIf the Cubs could import one ideal player, he would be a left-handed-hitting run producer/October team leader.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Mets to build around core players
The Mets don't have the kind of money everyone thinks, especially having to pay Billy Wagner $10M next season. They will spend to get a starter, a rel...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008Some of the hot topics at GM meetings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on seven notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Mariners' new GM has some tough decisions to make
Larry Stone, Special to ESPN.comNew Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik takes over a team that finished with the worst record in the American League in 2008.
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