The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer
Jim Caple, Page 2Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009The market for those coming off injuries
Keith Law...represented a point of inefficiency in the market for baseball players...total despite their lowest full-season total of runs scored since...on the market. One who stands out to me is Ben...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Money talks, but baseball won't listen
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comDid the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Chapman kept defection plans from kin
Associated PressAroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher's defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009The leftovers tell us a lot from Game 2
Buster Olney...so far, with the inevitable umpiring controversy sprinkled in. Some leftovers from Game 2: Mariano Rivera is...quick swing, driving fastballs into the right-field stands, and in Game 2, he came to bat...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009
A-Rod whiffing in first Series opportunity
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez was great in the first two playoff rounds, but his 0-for-8, 6-K start to the World Series is threatening to hurt the Yankees' championship hopes.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009A new chapter for Lee and Sabathia
Buster OlneyThe old friends pitched against each other in the first game ever at new Yankee Stadium...pressure on yourself -- and Lee has handled this season flawlessly. Now they will pitch from the same...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Replay for the World Series could work
Buster Olney...had one of the most famous blown calls in history, tells Bob Klapisch: It's time to...on it, driving it into the right-field stands for a three-run homer. After the Dodgers...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
Angels' Hunter embraces leadership role
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlong with having a big season offensively, Torii Hunter has displayed a fiery side in his role as a leader with the Angels.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Gardenhire still irked at ump's blown call
Associated PressRon Gardenhire was still miffed about a fair ball ruled foul when the Twins manager was asked whether MLB should extend the use of instant replay.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Yankees steal 2-0 lead over Twins after A-Rod ties game in 9th inning
Associated PressMark Teixeira hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night and 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 09, 2009Opening up the mailbag
Buster Olney...World Series ends, and continues for 15 days. In that period, players can speak with any club...What minor league player who will start the season in the minors next year would you build...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009
MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Young's slam helps Manship earn first win; Twins bullpen stops rally
Associated PressJeff Manship's first major league win was well-timed for the Minnesota Twins, who got a grand slam from Delmon Young and hung on for a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night that cut Detroit's AL Central lead to one game.
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