1055 Results for tommy john

Slow time could soon get action-packed

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The offseason has gotten off to a slow start, but it's evident that money is available based on the contracts that free agents have already signed.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

GM Daniels: 'We're a better club today'

Richard Durrett, ESPNDallas.com

The Rangers made some unexpected noise during baseball's winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Rule 5 picks provide little fantasy value

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey looks at the Rule 5 picks who may have the most use in fantasy leagues in 2010.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Soriano should rack up saves with Rays

Tristan H. Cockcroft

...list in his career, five for elbow issues and two for shoulder problems, plus he had Tommy John surgery in August 2004. He also averaged 54 appearances the past four seasons, not quite the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Sources: Braves trade Soriano to Rays

ESPN.com news services

The Braves have traded relief pitcher Rafael Soriano to the Rays for right-hander Jesse Chavez, major league sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Millwood trade gives Rangers options

Richard Durrett, ESPNDallas.com

Rangers' trade of starter Kevin Millwood provides club with bargaining flexibility.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

A busy day at the winter meetings

Richard Durrett

...it. This is a risk in that Ray did not pitch well last season coming off Tommy John surgery. But the move freed up $8 million for the club. The Rangers have a framework...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Rangers get good value for Millwood

Keith Law

...to injury and his poor performance after returning in 2009. But the first year back after Tommy John surgery often means reduced command as the pitcher gets his feel back. So what do the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Wolf to the Brewers seems worth it

Keith Law

After a four-year stretch that saw him miss time with elbow and shoulder injuries -- including Tommy John surgery -- Randy Wolf has thrown more than 400 innings and made 67 starts in the last...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Tigers would get better of Granderson deal

Keith Law

...pitches and a very aggressive approach. Lefty Dan Schlereth has a similarly violent delivery and had Tommy John surgery in college, but he has two plus pitches in his fastball and hard curveball (although...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Rafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Wagner to Atlanta may be unwise

Keith Law

...to merit giving up a first-round draft pick. Wagner has thrown just 15 innings since Tommy John surgery, and threw on back-to-back days exactly once in 2009, in his final two...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display

Buster Olney

...league baseball field, when infielders make plays that Alomar all but invented and popularized. A shortstop, like John McDonald, goes to his right to glove a ball and suddenly slides to a stop -- like he...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009