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Nats' Rizzo has much work to do

Peter Gammons

...he has provided the Nats with a second work-ethic leader to go with the tireless Ryan Zimmerman. It was Rizzo who had a great deal to do with getting the Strasburg deal completed...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 20, 2009

Tight races could stifle trade market

Peter Gammons

George Streinbrenner's birthday seems to be a good time for a reminder that Bud Selig's revenue sharing has flattened the baseball earth. Salary cap o...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 04, 2009

Carolina's Dustin Ackley has 'it'

Peter Gammons

...Jeter always had it. Joe Mauer. Grady Sizemore. Torii Hunter. Derrek Lee. David Wright. Chase Utley. Ryan Zimmerman. Darin Erstad. Maybe hundreds more. And now, Dustin Ackley. Asked why it wouldn't improve his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 16, 2009

A-Rod's path to redemption: World Series title

Peter Gammons

Playing may be one of the easier parts of Alex Rodriguez's return. That's what he does and what he loves, and he loves working with younger Yankees. A...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 09, 2009

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

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

Low supply, high demand might yield 'some very bad contracts'

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Low supply, high demand and a lot of jittery GMs. It all adds up to "some very bad contracts" about to be signed this offseason.

ESPN Insider Story | November 12, 2005

Bumper crop of young talent

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Plenty of young players have made a great impression this season, and some will be good for years to come.

ESPN Insider Story | August 21, 2005

Baseball thrives in D.C.

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The surprises at the halfway point? The Nationals, Derrek Lee and Brian Roberts. And don't dismiss the White Sox, says Peter Gammons.

Story | July 02, 2005

Plenty pitching in for Brewers

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Brewers are staying afloat in the NL Central thanks to a very effective -- and surprising -- pitching staff, says Peter Gammons.

Story | May 28, 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

Trade market not at all hopping

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While there are plenty of buyers out there, Peter Gammons says there are few sellers at this point.

ESPN Insider Story | June 30, 2005

Trade market not at all hopping

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While there are plenty of buyers out there, Peter Gammons says there are few sellers at this point.

Story | June 26, 2005

A conflicted, dicey process

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Baseball draft history is filled with what-ifs, and this year is no different, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | June 06, 2005