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Buster Olney - December 2007

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Olney: Yanks plan to start Joba in the pen
riveraveblues.com — Scroll past the PED talk in Buster Olney’s latest blog entry , and you will arrive at... a tidbit about Joba Chamberlain. The Yankees, Olney reports, plan to start the season with Joba in the pen. They just can’t quit him. If all goes well ... (more) Olney: Yanks plan to start Joba in the pen
Rolen/Capuano Swap Looking Imminent
mvn.com — According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals are discussing sending third-baseman Scott... Rolen to Milwaukee in return for starting-pitcher Chris Capuano. (more) Rolen/Capuano Swap Looking Imminent

Buster Olney Latest Blog Posts

Buzz: Mets to watch Aroldis Chapman in Houston
24 minutes ago at MetsBlog.com
Trivia Thursday: Granderson Edition
30 minutes ago at No, You're a Towel
Damon and Yankees talking
57 minutes ago at Digital Sports Daily
Yankees About To Resign Damon
57 minutes ago at DUELING COUCHES
Buzz: Damon talking to Yankees, Intrigue in Ankiel
65 minutes ago at MetsBlog.com
Johan Santana
rotoworld.com — The Globe says there are indications that the deal would be Jon Lester, Coco Crisp, Jed Lowrie... and Justin Masterson for Johan Santana. ESPN's Buster Olney also believes that's the package. Crisp doesn't seem like a great fit for a Twins club that ... (more) Johan Santana
Blogs - Sports Blogs
Blogs - Sports Blogs
sports.espn.go.com — Era Of Dishonestly Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Barry Bonds is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court on... Dec. 7. Barry Bonds is in trouble because he allegedly lied about steroids but he would hardly be alone in this, Buster Olney blogs. Story (more) Blogs - Sports Blogs
Teams should just say no
Teams should just say no
insider.espn.go.com — BUSTER OLNEY WEBLOG | RSS | PRINT BLOG BASEBALL Buster Olney is a senior writer at ESPN... The Magazine. He began covering baseball in 1989, as the Nashville Banner's beat reporter assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. Later, he covered the San ... (more) Teams should just say no
Sources: Yanks nearing deal with reliever Hawkins
Sources: Yanks nearing deal with reliever Hawkins
sports.espn.go.com — The New York Yankees are on the verge of signing veteran relief pitcher LaTroy Hawkins to a... one-year contract worth $3.75 million, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. (more) Sources: Yanks nearing deal with reliever Hawkins
Blanton for Gomez + Heilman + Mulvey
theropolitans.com — Buster Olney is reporting (via MLBTR) that if the Mets gave up Carlos Gomez, Aaron Heilman, and... Kevin Mulvey, they may be able to land Joe Blanton. (more) Blanton for Gomez + Heilman + Mulvey
Blogs - Sports Blogs
Blogs - Sports Blogs
sports.espn.go.com — Era Of Dishonestly Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Barry Bonds is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court on... Dec. 7. Barry Bonds is in trouble because he allegedly lied about steroids but he would hardly be alone in this, Buster Olney blogs. Story (more) Blogs - Sports Blogs
Blanton trade rumors heat up
mvn.com — According to Buster Olney’s blog on ESPN , the Mariners may be interested in trading for Joe... Blanton. Olney muses that the deal would have to be centered around Adam Jones , Seattle’s young stud center-field prospect. Centered around ... (more) Blanton trade rumors heat up
Prior Chooses San Diego
mlbfleecefactor.com — Buster Olney of ESPN.com is reporting that after all the courting and rumors, Mark Prior has agreed... to a deal with the San Diego Padres in the end. The terms of the deal were not known at this time. An announcement is expected sometime on Wednesday. ... (more) Prior Chooses San Diego
Scott Rolen To Milwaukee Rumors
mlbtraderumors.com — Apparently intra-division trading is no problem for John Mozeliak and Doug Melvin.  Here are two takes on... the rumored Scott Rolen to Milwaukee deal. Tom Haudricourt talked to Doug Melvin and learned that nothing is imminent with the ... (more) Scott Rolen To Milwaukee Rumors
As The Santana Turns - Sunday Recap
As The Santana Turns - Sunday Recap
soxanddawgs.com — It was a crazy Sunday on “As The Santana Turns”, so let’s recap all the day’s actions.... Earlier on Sunday afternoon, Steve posted some information from Buster Olney that the Red Sox had decided to include Jacoby Ellsbury in the Johan Santana sweepstakes. (more) As The Santana Turns - Sunday Recap
Olney On Milledge Trade
hotfootblog.com — On his blog over at ESPN, Buster Olney questions the Mets decision to give up on Lastings... Milledge this early, especially for so little in return. (more) Olney On Milledge Trade
Breaking News: Cabrera and D-Train Traded To Detroit
Breaking News: Cabrera and D-Train Traded To Detroit
soxanddawgs.com — Buster Olney and Peter Gammons just reported on Sportscenter that the Marlins and Tigers have made a... deal. The deal is Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis from the Marlins heading to Detroit for Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Mike Rabelo and three minor leaguers. (more) Breaking News: Cabrera and D-Train Traded To Detroit
Padres Closing In On Deal For Luke Scott
mlbtraderumors.com — According to ESPN's Buster Olney , the Padres are nearing a deal to acquire Luke Scott from... the Astros.  No word on the return yet.  I'm curious - Scott seemed like a solid bargain acquisition and it's no surprise Kevin Towers got him.  ... (more) Padres Closing In On Deal For Luke Scott
On second thought…
cardinalsdiaspora.com — ESPN’s Buster Olney is reporting that the Rolen talks with the Brewers have cooled because of the... whole intra division thing. Why is this suddenly cooling down the talks? Did they not realize both teams were in the Central? I mean the Cards ... (more) On second thought…
How about this blockbuster trade?
How about this blockbuster trade?
halftimeadjustments.wordpress.com — Wow...would that be a great trade for the Indians!... (more) How about this blockbuster trade?
Mariners Interested In Blanton?
mlbtraderumors.com — So far this winter, we haven't heard much about the Mariners getting involved for Joe Blanton . ... However, Buster Olney says today that "it appears they are in the thick of the trade bidding" for the 27 year-old righty.  Blanton ... (more) Mariners Interested In Blanton?
River Ave. Blues: Olney: Yanks plan to start Joba in the pen
baseballthinkfactory.org — LOVE/HATE?  This could be the biggest wasting of a Chamberlain...since Richard Chamberlain mitchumdrumed his way through “Night... of the Hunter”! Scroll past the PED talk in Buster Olney’s latest blog entry, and you will arrive at a tidbit about ... (more) River Ave. Blues: Olney: Yanks plan to start Joba in the pen
Bronx Banter: Bullpen for Starters
bronxbanter.baseballtoaster.com — From Buster Olney's column today over at ESPN.com: (more) Bronx Banter: Bullpen for Starters
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