A's suddenly willing to increase payroll
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comWhile many teams are trimming payroll and searching for inexpensive solutions, the A's are surprisingly willing to spend more in 2009 than they did in '08.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 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, 2008Wide-open division races should make for a compelling finish
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comWith five of the six division races still very much up for grabs, which teams hold a scheduling advantage over the final eight weeks of the regular season?
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008Clubs with pitching looking to sell high
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comTeams are being driven to the trade market by a thin free-agent pitching class -- but the cost to land an ace won't be cheap.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007Don't hold your breath waiting for blockbuster trades
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comExpecting one big trade after another before the deadline passes? Well, don't hold your breath waiting.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2007Red Sox throwing big three at Yankees
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comForget about any lingering doubts. The Red Sox feature a stacked rotation as they renew their rivalry with the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2007Quadragenarian earning power
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comWhy retire? Curt Schilling and a handful of fellow quadragenarian hurlers still have a lot to give -- and a lot to earn.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007Blind bidding process first step to signing Matsuzaka
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comJapanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is expected to be highly pursued this offseason, but it's not a certainty he'll pitch in the majors in 2007.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2006Enough is enough
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comRoger Clemens is tarnishing his Hall-of-Fame legacy with a thoroughly distasteful, public money grab this spring.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006There's no time to be a slowpoke
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Twins are one of four clubs that very much need to get off to a fast start this season, writes Sean McAdam. • BBTN
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2006Epstein back in savior role for Red Sox
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comNow that Theo Epstein won his power play with Larry Lucchino, it's up to Epstein to re-establish the Red Sox's direction.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2006Sox wondering where they went wrong with Epstein
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comAs Theo Epstein leaves Boston, the Red Sox are left wondering where it all went wrong.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2005Momentum swings Yankees' way
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Yankees are rolling and have further injected themselves into the AL East picture, writes Sean McAdam.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2005Boston keeping its fingers crossed
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comCurt Schilling will serve as the Red Sox's de facto closer as long as Keith Foulke is sidelined.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2005First class all the way
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comLife on the road is better than it has ever been for major league baseball players, writes Sean McAdam.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005EDITOR'S PICKS
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