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Buster Olney looks at four burning questions facing four contenders as we approach the end of the offseason.

Blog | Conversation | January 15, 2013

The field of contending teams narrows by the day, with more and more executives focusing on the offseason to come, on the free agents and trade targets they might pursue. Some talent evaluators believe that a very prominent player could be on the mo...

Blog | September 21, 2012

That David Price will be traded isn't a matter of why, it's a matter of when. Buster Olney considers the market.

Blog | Conversation | September 21, 2012

A general manager preparing for the offseason recently asked others in his organization what they thought of Josh Hamilton, and of course, the response was nothing but raves for Hamilton as a player. They talked about the damage he can do at the plat...

Blog | September 17, 2012

Buster Olney writes that with Josh Hamilton entering the free agent market, it's difficult to predict who'll be willing to invest long-term in the slugger. But, as we saw with Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols, Hamilton needs only one team to believe.

Blog | Conversation | September 17, 2012

Dee Gordon asks a lot of questions, something that Barry Larkin noticed the first time he worked with the Dodgers shortstop in the offseason. Precise questions, about how you hold the glove in making a play at the second base bag, about how you make ...

Blog | March 17, 2012

Buster Olney writes that Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon is eager to learn and improve upon his game. That, in addition to his impressive physical abilities, is why some think he's a future All-Star.

Blog | Conversation | March 17, 2012

Large sums of money were spent this winter, with the bulk of it thrown at Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Jose Reyes. But Buster Olney writes that good value was available in under-the-radar deals. Here are the top 10 from the offseason.

Blog | Conversation | February 06, 2012

One of the great shifts in the offseason has been the Colorado Rockies' move to strengthen the culture of their clubhouse. A major investment was made in Michael Cuddyer, regarded as one of the best leaders in baseball. The Rockies signed vetera...

Blog | January 22, 2012

Buster Olney writes that the Colorado Rockies have undergone a substantial culture change this offseason by adding multiple veterans to the clubhouse, including Michael Cuddyer and Marco Scutaro. Will this return the Rockies to the top of the NL West?

Blog | Conversation | January 22, 2012

Buster Olney writes that the Toronto Blue Jays are looking at myriad ways to improve the back of their bullpen after a season with many blown saves. Oakland closer Andrew Bailey could make a lot of sense for Toronto. Plus, hot stove notes.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the Texas Rangers advanced to the World Series on a series of shrewd moves after missing out on Cliff Lee in the offseason. Plus, notes from the NLCS and other news from around MLB.

Blog | Conversation | October 16, 2011

All but a handful of the primary free agents have signed, a lot of the baseball offices are shut down for the holidays and the major work of the offseason, by and large, is complete. Which is why this has been a good week to consider the overall land...

Blog | December 24, 2010

After submitting his own ranking earlier in the week, Buster Olney looked to a group of MLB talent evaluators to find out who they think has the best rotation in the majors. The top spot was unanimous (Phillies). Nos. 2-10 were anything but.

Blog | Conversation | December 24, 2010

Roy Oswalt has wanted a chance to play for a winner, and he mused to a friend earlier this year that he wants what Roy Halladay got in the offseason: a chance to land with a team capable of winning the World Series. And so today or tomorrow, assuming...

Blog | July 21, 2010

Those in Philly clamoring to trade for Roy Owalt should also take a minute to consider what the Phillies' lineup would look like once a deal was done. In fact, Oswalt's arrival could mean a lot more for next year. Buster Olney writes.

Blog | Conversation | July 21, 2010