Trading Dunn should be high on Reds' list of priorities
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe hiring of Dusty Baker as manager brings optimism to the Reds, but trading Adam Dunn could have the biggest impact on the team in 2008.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007Kansas City on the road to respectability
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThere is reason to be optimistic in Kansas City. The Royals are moving in the right direction, and GM Dayton Moore might have another big move in him.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007Detroit looking to add depth to its roster
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Edgar Renteria deal figures to be the biggest move Detroit makes, giving its front office time to spend fine-tuning items like bullpen help and the bench.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007Plenty to look forward to with Bonds in rear-view mirror
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWith the spotlight now off Barry Bonds, Phil Rogers presents the top five current issues most worthy of argument.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2007Sorting through the damaged-goods bin
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comAmong this year's high-risk free agents, there are some reasonable options and some avoidable ones, writes Phil Rogers.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2006This market could be a tad pricey
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWith a new labor agreement and record revenue and attendance, this might be the best year to be a free agent since the insanity of 2000.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006An offseason filled with intrigue awaits
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comLou Piniella, Barry Bonds and acquiring elite pitching are among the top story lines to watch this offseason.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2006Everything is right in his life
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comJose Contreras is at peace with his place in the world and has transformed himself into one of baseball's best pitchers.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2006Williams has Sox loaded for years to come
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThanks to some smart signings and a host of talented minor league prospects, the White Sox could be contenders for years to come.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2006Maddon gets the ball rolling for Paul
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comCatcher Josh Paul won't let one play define his career. There's more to him than meets the eye, writes Phil Rogers.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2006ChiSox banking on a healthy Thome
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comAs Phil Rogers explains, the White Sox are relying on Jim Thome's booming bat and on a rookie playing center field.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2006Young primed to hit the stratosphere
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comSome hitters are poised to elevate their games from productive to great this season.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2006If Seattle stumbles, will Ichiro want out?
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comHe batted a pedestrian .303 last season. Does this signal the beginning of the end for Ichiro Suzuki, one of baseball's greatest hitters? No way, says Phil Rogers.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2006Thome, Konerko give White Sox plenty of pop
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWith the re-signing of Paul Konerko to go along with the addition of Jim Thome, the White Sox could be even better in '06, writes Phil Rogers.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2005Twins' push for playoffs stalling out
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Twins won the AL Central each of the last three years, but a fourth consecutive title seems highly unlikely.
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