Cameron centered on the playoffs
Buster Olney...there," the scout said. "He can still play the position." Torii Hunter is 34 years old, Vernon Wells is about to turn 31, and Aaron Rowand is 32. Franklin Gutierrez -- who is regarded as...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009
The free agent do-call list
Buster OlneyThe free-agent signing period begins four days from now, and we know that Matt Holliday, John Lackey and Jason Bay are going to be paid the most money...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster OlneySix key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is ha...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Baseball's next great economic disparity
Buster OlneyBaseball's financial structure appears to have reached a tipping point that can be defined simply. "The arbitration process is now outdated," said a h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009
Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders
Buster Olney...general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winter's crop of free agents. The financial restructuring that has been occurring across the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Toronto Blue Jays
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Toronto Blue Jays. The Roy Halladay situation hangs over them, as does playing in the AL East, but this team could be more competitive soon.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009
Lackey has found the right spot
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels' John Lackey has found his command recently.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009
Pettitte rediscovers off-speed stuff
Special to ESPN.comWhy Andy Pettitte has dominated right-handed batters since the All-Star break.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009
Rays simply couldn't afford to keep Kazmir
Buster OlneyHad Scott Kazmir remained with the Tampa Bay Rays for 2010, he likely would have been one member of an elite group of about 50 players in Major League...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009
Jays can't correct Rios mistake
Keith Law...to Corey Koskie for about a half-season of work, to the $85 million owed to Vernon Wells from 2011-14, a balloon payment that makes Wells one of the most immovable contracts in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 10, 2009
The return of baseball's great divide
Buster OlneyThere have been nine different teams that have won championships in the past 10 seasons, from the Yankees to the Diamondbacks to the Angels and Marlin...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009
Why the Jays didn't discard their ace
Peter Gammons...be a really good big league catcher. "And there's no doubt in my mind that Vernon Wells and Alex Rios are much better players than what they've performed this season," said the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 31, 2009
Why Rose can't escape himself
Buster OlneyMLB commissioner Bud Selig is said to be seriously mulling a pardon for Pete Rose, Bill Madden writes. A pardon would clear the way for Rose to make i...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 27, 2009
Swine flu should concern baseball
Buster Olney...this is how much the Jays' ownership is pushing. Knowing that attendance is down markedly, that Vernon Wells' contract cannot be moved and that it might be difficult to move Alex Rios' contract, is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2009
Dr. BP's Prescriptions: AL East
Steve Goldman, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus knows what ails every team in the AL East. Now the Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays and Orioles simply have to listen, and every pitch, swing and trade will be that much better -- satisfaction guaranteed!
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009
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