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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

Melvin says of plan to try to keep Sabathia: 'At least we have a chance'

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Doug Melvin said Saturday that the Brewers will make an offer to pitcher CC Sabathia, who will be eligible for free agency after the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

No Payments 'Til 2007!

Buster Olney

The Magazine's Buster Olney checks out baseball's risky marketplace and finds very few bargains and only one guarantee: Buyers, beware

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

The End Is Near!

Buster Olney

As their dynasty crumbles and a new stadium rises across the street, the Yankees need A-Rod more than ever-even though he has one foot out the door

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

No Surrender

Buster Olney

They're not always the most talented players, just the most relentless. To survive the second half, you need some grinders like Kevin Youkilis

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Yankees' fall from grace stems from years of draft neglect

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

By failing to make the postseason for the first time since 1995, the Yankees have finally been exposed for their years of signing older players and neglecting the draft.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008

HIRED GUNS

Buster Olney

CC Sabathia is three months from free agency. But first he—like four other stars— has a job do to.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008

Brewers unwilling to give up too much for Sabathia

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

With the Cleveland Indians in the process of considering offers for Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia, the Milwaukee Brewers were in the process of restructuring their offer for the left-hander Saturday evening, sources said.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2008

LARGE AND IN CHARGE

Buster Olney

The American League is as competitive as it's ever been. We like the Indians, and C.C. Sabathia is a large—physically and mentally—reason for that pick.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Padres add Prior to pitching mix

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Mark Prior, cut loose by the Cubs earlier this month, has agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2007

Rival executives say Cubs willing to deal Prior

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Four years ago, Mark Prior had the kind of stature that Johan Santana has now, as the pitcher that everybody would love to have. But now the Chicago Cubs have made it known that they are willing to trade the former All-Star pitcher, rival executives say.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2007

Yanks talking to A-Rod; Boras not part of dialogue

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Yankees began direct contract dialogue with third baseman Alex Rodriguez on Wednesday, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007

Sources: Yankees more than $100M short of entertaining A-Rod

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Before Alex Rodriguez opted out of his contract with the Yankees earlier this week, the team was told that it would not be able to meet with the third baseman unless it presented an offer of at least $350 million, sources say.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007

Girardi owns three rings, manager of year award

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

As a player, Joe Girardi was part of three championships with the New York Yankees.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007