The Yankees haven't clinched yet
David Schoenfield...C: Is very slow. Like a sloth. Mark Teixeira, 1B: Has never won an MVP award. Robinson Cano, 2B: Has never drawn 40 walks in a season. Alex Rodriguez, 3B: Home runs have declined...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009The internal trade deadline
Buster OlneyIn the hours after Alex Anthopoulos was named as general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, he returned to his hotel room in Baltimore and just absorbe...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Trading A-Gon a matter of timing
Buster OlneyHow much would the Padres have to get in return for Adrian Gonzalez to get a fair deal? "I don't know if you can put together enough young talent t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Projecting a new decade of MLB stars
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Soriano should rack up saves with Rays
Tristan H. Cockcroft...handers. In the American League East, an offense-heavy division rich in quality lefties (Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano, Nick Markakis and Adam Lind, just to name four), Soriano might be a little more challenged...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Youkilis, Bay fare well in MVP voting
Gordon Edes...second basemen appeared on ballots: Tampa Bay's Ben Zobrist, Toronto's Aaron Hill, the Yankees' Robinson Cano, the Tigers' Placido Polanco and the Rangers' Ian Kinsler. Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter of the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009Early Top 200 rankings for 2010
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Postseason had many defining moments
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhile the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Crown 'Em: New York Yankees
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderThe Kiss 'Em Goodbye series can't rightfully kiss "goodbye" to a team that won it all, so we're crowning 'em -- the World Series champion 2009 New York Yankees. As for what's next, Buster Olney, BP and Rumor Central all weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
27 titles, 27 World Series facts
David Schoenfield, Page 2In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Matsui's bat drives Yankees to 27th World Series crown
Associated PressThe New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 04, 2009Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz
Jorge Arangure Jr.Cuban first baseman Jose Julio Ruiz, a defector who was declared a free agent this summer, continues to impress scouts during workouts. In the past tw...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster OlneySix key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is ha...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Old men on a mission in WS Game 6
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
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