Red Sox strengthen rotation with Lackey
Keith LawJohn Lackey's five-year deal with Boston for, in effect, A.J. Burnett money strengthens an already solid rotation, returns the Red Sox to a setup wher...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Los Angeles Angels
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider StaffBuster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central combine to analyze 2009 and look ahead to 2010 for the Los Angeles Angels. As the AL West improves and key contracts come up, well ... it's going to be a winter of tough choices.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
A-Rod's adjustments may be paying off
Buster Olney...present and past. As Rodriguez turned and blasted his fifth homer of the postseason, there was agent Scott Boras, peeking over A-Rod's shoulder, standing in his private box, right in the middle of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009
Beating CC: It's as easy as 6-7-8
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels will need their 6-7-8 hitters to come up big against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009
Insider Intel: Angels vs. Yankees
Keith Law and Baseball Prospectus, ESPN InsiderKeith Law previews the 2009 ALCS, Angels vs. Yankees, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad and, ultimately, a prediction on the series. Plus: Notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
La Russa may be leaving St. Louis
Buster Olney...a deal with Holliday immediately after the conclusion of the team's season, although Holliday's agent, Scott Boras, always takes his clients into the open air of free agency rather than negotiating a discounted...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 11, 2009
Rodriguez off to a big start in playoffs
Special to ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez, whose postseason failures are no secret, is off to a quick start in this ALDS against the Twins.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009
ATH : Angels Hexed in Boston?
Is there something that has helped the Red Sox win almost every one of their last 13 postseason games against the Angels?
Video | October 08, 2009
Scouting the Los Angeles Angels
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.The Angels' potent offense compensates for a weaker starting rotation and a less effective bullpen.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
BP: Numbers say it's in the Cards
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes the starting rotations for the eight teams expected to participate in postseason 2009 -- and the Minnesota Twins. The numbers say it might be the National League's year.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009
Attendance sends signal about MLB's economy
Peter Gammons...the 2008 World Series run spiked their attendance less than 15 percent, they had to move Scott Kazmir 's contract and may have to do more payroll re-evaluation this winter. The fourth-largest...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009
The overlooked stars of the season
Buster OlneyZack Greinke is battling for the Cy Young Award, and that standing has hoisted him out of the second division and into the national conversation. Simi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Tampa Bay Rays
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rapid demise of last year's American League champs.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Rough outing doesn't take shine off Rays' Davis
Keith Law...of the top pitching prospects in the game and why the Rays felt they could trade Scott Kazmir for more prospect depth. Davis is a big, physical kid, listed at 6-foot-5, 220...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 13, 2009
How teams can learn from the Marlins
Buster OlneyRicky Nolasco came into the season projected to be a leader of one of the best young rotations in the majors. On May 22, Nolasco gave up eight runs ov...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009
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