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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

Nats, O's shouldn't be in hunt for Teixeira

Buster Olney

...120 million, he could help lift them to another division title and another run at a World Series title. We know what Teixeira would do, probably, if he were to sign with the Red...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 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

New GMs turning to sabermetrics

Buster Olney

...Red Sox have. But Ruben Amaro Jr., who replaced Gillick as the Phillies' GM after the World Series, said on Thursday evening that he is thinking about hiring someone for statistical analysis, on the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 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

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