Study group to examine on-field issues
Associated PressManagers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Multiple avenues for Philly
Buster OlneyDominoes fell rapidly throughout the majors Monday, with deals and trades setting up more deals or negotiations or questions. The Phillies: The prima...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Projecting a new decade of MLB stars
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster OlneyThirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
Correia agrees to 1-year, $3.6M deal
ESPN.com news servicesKevin Correia will remain a Padre after agreeing to a one year, $3.6 million deal.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Post-winter meetings questions
Buster OlneyThe most prominent unresolved questions coming out of the winter meetings: 1. Where will Roy Halladay be traded? Halladay We talk all the time...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009
MLB Agrees to Trade 2 Twix and a Cheeseburger for a 2010 First Round Egg White Omelette
SportsCenter...the 90's was foiled when Cubs players bribed ballboys to sneak burgers into their locker rooms. Padres closer Heath Bell further proved the point saying, If the fruit is out there and set up...
Blog | December 11, 2009No. 1 pick Strasburg donates $141K
Associated PressFormer San Diego State ace Stephen Strasburg has donated $141,000 to the Aztecs' baseball program.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Winter meetings recap
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009One of many
Buster OlneyA boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Rule 5 picks provide little fantasy value
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey looks at the Rule 5 picks who may have the most use in fantasy leagues in 2010.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster OlneyThe wind here in Indianapolis shook light poles, and the snow rode the same horizontal plane as a Lincecum fastball. Winter meetings, indeed. But insi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Baseball execs support Gilbert for Rangers
Charles Moynihan...former general manager of the San Diego Padres. Roland Hemond, another long-time...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009A 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
New teams may be in play for Bradley
Bruce Levine...of their outfield depth. It is unknown exactly whom the Rockies would be willing to trade. The Padres will trade closer Heath Bell, but the Cubs may not have the young prospects the Padres would...
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