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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, 2008Everything went downhill in a hurry in San Diego
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Padres nearly earned a third straight trip to the playoffs in 2007, but now the franchise is in a state of disarray, writes Sean McAdam.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 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, 2008Two thrown off Cuba's top team, likely out of WBC
Associated PressAce pitcher Yadel Marti and star outfielder Yasser Gomez have been thrown off Cuba's top league team for "a grave act of indiscipline," likely ending their hopes of playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Steinbrenner: Sabathia has deadline to accept Yankees' offer
Associated PressCC Sabathia will have a deadline to accept the Yankees' contract proposal.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Prominent 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, 2008Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNo team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Yankees acquire Swisher, send Betemit and two pitchers to White Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe New York Yankees have acquired center fielder-first baseman Nick Swisher in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, a baseball source tells ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 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, 2008Cubs close door on Wood after trading for Gregg from Marlins
ESPN.com news servicesThe Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Kevin Gregg from the Florida Marlins on Thursday, a move than means closer Kerry Wood won't return.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Royals sign right-handed starter Duckworth for 2009
Associated PressRight-hander Brandon Duckworth signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Monday and was sent outright to Triple-A Omaha.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Marlins must shore up their defense
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comIf the Marlins can sprinkle in better defense and athleticism, count on a three-team race in the NL East.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Marlins' Willingham, Olsen acquired by rebuilding Nats
Associated PressThe Nationals acquired Josh Willingham and Scott Olsen from the Marlins for a package of players on Monday.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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