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Sources: Sox shopping third baseman Lowell

Gordon Edes

...according to ESPN's Keith Law. Both have had health issues in the past, Gonzalez undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery in 2007 and Soriano a non-Tommy John procedure on his elbow in '08...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Johnson wanted four-year deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

AFL position wrap: Pitchers

Jason Grey

...he still has a chance to be a top-50 starting pitcher thanks to his strikeout ability. (Tommy Hanson made the top 30 this year despite not pitching in the big leagues until June, and...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

The market for those coming off injuries

Keith Law

...a torn flexor tendon in his elbow -- that is, an elbow operation considered less serious than Tommy John surgery, with a six-to-12-month recovery time -- but figures to have plenty of suitors...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

The significance of the Mauer market

Buster Olney

The agent for Joe Mauer wouldn't characterize the state of the catcher's negotiations with the Twins on Thursday, or discuss them in any way, which is...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Hudson, Braves agree to $28M deal

Associated Press

Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Ackley shaking off rust at Arizona Fall League

Jason Grey

When you picture a position player who was the second overall pick in the draft and got a $9.5 million major league contract, undoubtedly you would ex...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Type A positive (and negative)

Buster Olney

...to the Type A albatross. Wagner is 38 years old and only 17 appearances removed from Tommy John surgery, and more than a dozen other closer candidates probably are available for teams to consider...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

The Kiss 'Em Goodbye series has reached the two World Series teams. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't repeat -- so now what? Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central all weigh in.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Mathieson's comeback; top names shelved

Jason Grey

...I blew out my elbow," Mathieson said. "Since then, it's been a nightmare." Mathieson underwent Tommy John surgery. He came back and still wasn't feeling right, so he then underwent nerve transposition...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Report: Hudson, Braves negotiating

ESPN.com news services

The Braves and pitcher Tim Hudson's agent plan to resume negotiations on a new contract this week, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported Sunday.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

A game filled with crossroads

Buster Olney

...for them, Stan Hochman writes. Seasoned umpires will be working the World Series.) Top of the sixth: John Lackey, the Angels' starter, is cruising, dominating the Yankees with his breaking pitches, using them more than...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

La Russa won't 'take forever' to decide

Associated Press

Nearly two weeks after his team was swept in the first round of the playoffs, Tony La Russa is still trying to decide whether he wants to return for a 15th season as St. Louis Cardinals manager.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Tanner Scheppers looks like the real deal

Keith Law

...2006 out of Georgia Tech, but he's logged just 97 innings since then due to Tommy John surgery and a shoulder injury. The good news: The stuff and approach he showed on Friday...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009