The agony of arbitration defeat, Steinbrenner navel-gazing, and a few easily misunderstood (and quotable) players try and set the record straight.
Plus life in LA and on the cheap, and the benefits of non-roster leadership.
All parties in the Erik Bedard trade seem satisfied, while in Boston a medical battle shapes up over Curt Schilling’s shoulder.
Celebrations in New York, the Braves remain undaunted, and getting philosophical over Johan’s change of venue.
Wars of words, Bill Bavasi’s oblique Bedard banter, and the art of creating low expectations in Oakland and Pittsburgh.
Roger and Rusty and Brian, plus scattering the Athletics to the winds.
Clemens tells his side of the story, Beane explains where Oakland’s nucleus went, and Cashman artfully avoids the elephant in the front office.
Hoping the Hall will call, another agent bashes Boras, and even more Mitchell Report mumblings.
This week it’s all about who said what, where, and about who, and what they may or may not have taken, used, seen, or ever heard about, ever.
The latest chatter is focused on deals done, undone, or not yet done.
The new Boss sounds off as the Santana talks heat up.
A new Angel in the outfield expresses his excitement over the surprise partnership.
Living the front office life in Pittsburgh, amity reigns in the Bronx, and dialing up prices in Boston.
Chipper gets stupefied, crushing on straight talk, and will Mo and Po stay or go?
Escaping the Bronx and going west seems to be a popular topic in conversation.