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NL West overshadowed by Manny

Peter Gammons

...he prepares to return to the lineup, he will say something that will take on a Roger Clemens sound bite life of its own and be a further distraction from what he is already...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009

Carolina's Dustin Ackley has 'it'

Peter Gammons

...and traits is coming into our game." That seemed important this week. Tuesday was Baseball Steroid Day. Roger Clemens repeated what he said 15 months ago, and Manny Ramirez was well on his way to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 16, 2009

Health of pitchers remains a huge issue for WBC

Peter Gammons

This week, the Cubs learned Carlos Marmol was pitching in the Dominican Republic, working feverishly to ready himself to pitch for his country in the ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2009

2009 will celebrate the young player

Peter Gammons

...Mitchell world, the game is different. The game cannot escape its past, not as long as Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds remain media fixations 16 months since their last games, not as long as...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 03, 2009

Some just enjoy the simple life

Peter Gammons

This is not a sabermetrics debate about where Grady Sizemore ranks among today's players. He's 26 and a great player who hit 33 homers and stole 38 ba...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 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

Sizemore quietly had monster year for Indians

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Despite playing for a non-contender in the Indians, Grady Sizemore was perhaps the AL's best player in 2006.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 30, 2006

Ample living proof of Clemens' greatness

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

No one knows where, when or if he'll play again. But there is one undeniable truth -- Roger Clemens is the greatest living pitcher.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 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

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

Epstein has no regrets

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Theo Epstein believes stepping away from baseball will help him when he finally decides to return.

ESPN Insider Story | November 16, 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