Wolf to the Brewers seems worth it
Keith Law...a matter I'm sure Brewers fans would rather not discuss, unless we're talking about Ryan Braun's bat.) Assuming that Wolf's newfound durability is real, which may be a bit optimistic...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
A chip-cashing trade
Buster OlneyThe trade will include big names and first-round picks when it is finally completed. Curtis Granderson is an All-Star with some major numbers and a su...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Holliday, Bay are equally productive
Peter Gammons...more than 20 homers and at least a .900 OPS and .500 slugging percentage in 2009: Ryan Braun, Bay and Holliday. Sure, people will debate the sagacity of five- or six-year deals to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009
All-State All-Decade Baseball
CalHiSports.comIn conjunction with national feature currently up on ESPNRISE.com, we are proud to present the CalHiSports.com All-State All-Decade Team for baseball....
Blog Entry | November 24, 2009Rookie awards and soph slumps
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...ve been spoiled by good Rookies of the Year in recent memory: Evan Longoria, Dustin Pedroia, Ryan Braun, and Hanley Ramirez are all poised to remain stars for several years. But the structure of...
Blog | November 16, 20092009 Rookie Hardware Awarded at 2PM ET
Sportscenter...build a franchise around: 2008: AL - Evan Longoria NL - Geovany Soto 2007: AL - Dustin Pedroia NL - Ryan Braun 2006: AL - Justin Verlander NL - Hanley Ramirez And while it's obviously early in their careers...
Blog | November 16, 2009My 2009 awards picks
Keith Law...3. Hanley Ramirez 4. Troy Tulowitzki 5. Tim Lincecum 6. Adrian Gonzalez 7. Ryan Zimmerman 8. Ryan Braun 9. Pablo Sandoval 10. Prince Fielder Analysis: Utley's in the same spot Pujols was in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
The significance of the Mauer market
Buster OlneyThe agent for Joe Mauer wouldn't characterize the state of the catcher's negotiations with the Twins on Thursday, or discuss them in any way, which is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
The Tigers must address Cabrera
Buster OlneyPolice reportedly don't know everything that took place inside Miguel Cabrera's home Saturday morning because neither the Tigers' first baseman nor hi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009
Appreciate what Drew is
Peter Gammons...the season, his .898 OPS ranks second among American League outfielders behind Jason Bay's .927. Ryan Braun (.930), Adam Dunn (.926), Justin Upton (.910), Raul Ibanez (.905), Matt Holliday (.904), Brad Hawpe (.898...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009A slimmer Kung Fu Panda is needed
Buster OlneyThe Giants lost again Saturday and will soon be eliminated, and in time their focus will shift to 2010, as John Shea writes. Pablo Sandoval will like...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009
Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling
Buster OlneyMaybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009
Brewers need to trade Fielder and focus on future
Keith Law...t be in starting roles on a contending team, even in the National League. Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and Gallardo are stars, and they're going to be stars (barring injury) for several years...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Brewers' Gamel ill-equipped to play third base
Keith Law...yet none has improved enough to stay at the position. Gamel is much less athletic than Ryan Braun is, and it's not likely that he'll break the streak. At the plate, Gamel...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Yovani Gallardo: not an All-Star?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...regarding the Brewers pitching rotation. Everyone knows the Brewers have the bats with Prince Fielder & Ryan Braun, but the pitching was the main concern coming into the season. Gallardo is not only the...
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