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Money talks, but baseball won't listen
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comDid the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Postseason had many defining moments
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhile the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Shades of the 2004 ALCS?
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel as it swings to New York for Game 6 on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Phillies hold slight edge heading home
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Phillies are in a better position than the Yankees to just barely take control with the World Series shifting to Citizens Bank Park.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009A wrong message in McGwire's return
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comTony La Russa, Bud Selig and others celebrating Mark McGwire's return to baseball still don't get it. This isn't the lesson baseball needs to be teaching.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009The World Series we've been waiting for
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are the best teams not just in their respective leagues but also in all of baseball.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Moves making ALCS more interesting
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe ALCS continues, and so too will the examination of the jobs being done by managers Mike Scioscia and Joe Girardi.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009For Angels, it all begins with Lackey
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Angels are up against the wall, but don't underestimate their chances to still win the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Slew of mistakes have haunted Angels
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Angels' impact players aren't producing, and coupled with their physical and mental mistakes have made it likely they won't recover in the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009A-Rod letting his play speak for him
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comInstead of talking to the media, Alex Rodriguez is leaning on his extraordinary talent to change the perception about his postseason failures.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Sabathia driven by 'an ace mentality'
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comCC Sabathia knows all about success in the regular season. But after falling flat in the past two postseasons, he's focused on becoming a success in October.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009Lost Pirates recharting their course
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comGuaranteed a losing season for the 17th straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates are asking a perennially weather-beaten fan base to believe in the future.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009Pedro's value? He makes a difference
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comPedro Martinez might not make it with the Phillies, but one thing is certain: His comeback in Philadelphia won't be boring.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009Stop the All-Star Game madness
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comIt was a dumb idea in 2003, and it's a dumb idea now. It's time to stop the madness of linking the All-Star Game outcome to home-field advantage in the World Series.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Big Papi and the steroid conundrum
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhen Howard Bryant wrote about David Ortiz's power slump and didn't mention steroids, readers reacted with surprise. So a question arises: Has the relationship between fans and the game finally reached a tipping point?
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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