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Philadelphia has been extremely underwhelming given the talent all over the roster. And it forces Ruben Amaro to make a decision. Does he make a move to stir up some impatience or wait for talent to get healthy? Buster examines.

Blog | Conversation | June 16, 2010

Ozzie Guillen and Ken Williams have always had an interesting relationship, but a World Series title in 2005 may have served as a Band-Aid over a festering situation. Now, in the midst of losing, things seem certain to get messy, or end poorly.

Blog | Conversation | June 11, 2010

Everybody who saw Stephen Strasburg last night felt like they were seeing something authentic, something hard to place. Even the plate umpire had to adjust to what he was dealing with. So, too, will the rest of the league.

Blog | Conversation | June 09, 2010

It's Strawberry fields for Joe Torre -- at least that's what it means for L.A. to pick up Jim Thome, writes Buster Olney. Plus, what was the reasoning behind Kenny Williams' decision to wave the white flag? It wasn't good poker, at the very least.

Blog | Conversation | September 01, 2009

You already can see how baseball has shifted ever so slightly after the trade deadline. In places such as San Diego, the reality is bleak, Buster Olney says.

Blog | Conversation | August 02, 2009

We all thought Jake Peavy could end up in Chicago, but on the Sox? Buster says it could happen and then checks other deals that could be in the making. Plus notes, movements, analysis, injuries and why Brad Penny might be ripe for the trading block.

Blog | Conversation | May 21, 2009

Chicago has a long list of potential managers, but Marlins' coach Ozzie Guillen appears to be near the top.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2003