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Cash grab

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

During this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Who will take the fall?

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Clutch players make or break any MLB team's postseason run. Buster Olney examines which traits are key in being a clutch performer in October.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

The unique value of October baseball

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

As Buster Olney writes in the October 5 issue of ESPN The Magazine -- if you don't think playoff baseball is different, then, well, you're probably not a player, are you?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Penny, Giants agree to deal

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Right-hander Brad Penny cleared waivers today and signed with the San Francisco Giants, sources said Monday.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Yanks to pull Joba early to limit innings

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

After a series of erratic outings by Joba Chamberlain, the Yankees have adjusted their plans for the right-hander -- but they haven't adjusted the Joba Rules.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Angels deal for left-hander Kazmir

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Los Angeles Angels acquired left-hander Scott Kazmir from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Source: Mets have 4 days to make deal

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Boston Red Sox are the team that claimed Billy Wagner off waivers, an MLB source told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney Friday.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009

The Manny Effect

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The use of banned substances by one player impacts many others. Would Manny even be in L.A. today minus steroids? Would the Cubs be world champs?

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Just getting warmed up

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Evan Longoria looks like a natural now, but he didn't even get drafted out of high school. See what can happen, kids, when you work your tail off?

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Prior, Burke agree with Padres

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Padres have agreed to terms on minor league deals with Mark Prior and Chris Burke.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009

Full Pitcher

Buster Olney

Ben Sheets is a fan, just like you are. But then you aren't the ace every team needs

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

Beaney Babies

Buster Olney

The Athletics' big three is history. But the new guys also look a lot like money

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008

Up Against It

Buster Olney

Todd Helton puts up big numbers and says all the right things. Does he have to leave Colorado to prove his worth?

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008

The Simple Life

Buster Olney

With a baseball in his hand, Roy Oswalt is in total command. So how come he's thinking about walking away from the game?

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Change Artist

Buster Olney

How did Trevor Hoffman go from a scrawny Minor League shortstop with one kidney to a hall of fame closer? He got a grip

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008