Why Pineiro will get his payday
Buster OlneyIn three of the past five seasons, Joel Pineiro has posted an ERA over 5 runs per game, and in every season from 2005 to 2008, opposing hitters posted...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Holliday, Bay are equally productive
Peter GammonsINDIANAPOLIS -- What we don't know is what the final contract numbers will be for Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, and this shouldn't be a one-versus-the-...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009
Three Strikes: Award-winning edition
Jayson StarkStrike One -- Albert's Eight-Ball Dept. As you contemplate the greatness of Albert Pujols, don't measure him just by the three MVP awards he's won. ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
The market for Miguel Cabrera
Buster Olney...give the Red Sox a core hitter who could theoretically anchor their lineup for years. But Victor Martinez probably is not going to be a front-line catcher for more than one or two...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Cash grab
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineDuring this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009
The significance of the Mauer market
Buster OlneyThe 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
The (harsh) lessons of the GM meetings
Buster Olney...Belt Ripples. Just months after the Indians' payroll concerns nudged them into unloading Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez, the Tigers and Reds have indicated to other teams a willingness -- and rival executives are reading...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Type A positive (and negative)
Buster OlneyFor years, the Elias Sports Bureau rankings that determined what kind of draft-pick compensation would be attached to free agents meant nothing to som...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Boston Red Sox
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderBuster Olney and Baseball Prospectus combine to dissect the demise of the 2009 Boston Red Sox, who most pundits had slotted for another ALCS battle with the Yankees -- but then a funny thing happened on the way to the Bronx.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009
BP: An analysis of playoff ballparks
Clay Davenport, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at the 2009 MLB playoff ballparks and finds guys who are likely to shine because of the parks they'll be playing in.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009
Scouting the Boston Red Sox
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.If the Red Sox's starting pitching pitches up to its potential, they'll be very tough to beat
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009
PTI : Help From Martinez / Gonzalez
Red Sox manager Terry Francona comments on the importance of the mid-season acquisitions of Victor Martinez and Alex Gonzalez.
Video | October 02, 2009
The catch heard 'round the Rockies
Buster OlneyThere were no tangible advantages working in favor of Rockies second baseman Clint Barmes in the ninth inning late Sunday afternoon as he turned to pu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009
A slimmer Kung Fu Panda is needed
Buster OlneyThe Giants lost again Saturday and will soon be eliminated, and in time their focus will shift to 2010, as John Shea writes. Pablo Sandoval will like...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009
Sox-Yanks, Aroldis Chapman, Cy Young Wars
Buster Olney...postseason was framed Friday night: How the heck are they going to slow down opposing runners? Victor Martinez will presumably catch most of the innings in the postseason, which makes sense, because if Varitek...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2009
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