Insider The ramifications of an international draft
In an interview with MLB.com this weekend, baseball commissioner Bud Selig reiterated his wish for an international draft. "I'm a believer in the in…
Insider Molina makes a self-assessment
Baseball players, much like old computers, outdated cell phones and dusty vacuum cleaners, are often easily discarded and replaced with newer, more ef…
Insider Fernandez denies stealing $300,000 from Kendry Morales
The MLB Players Association warned all certified agents to steer clear of Rodney Fernandez, the former Hendricks Sports Management employee accused of…
Insider Three who'll define Cuban FA market
Unless he fails a physical or there's an issue in his visa process, Cuban defector shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria will likely finalize his four-year, $1…
Insider Q & A with Sandy Alderson
Last week, Major League Baseball hired Sandy Alderson to oversee reform in baseball's Dominican operations. On Friday, Alderson, who has more than 25 …
Insider Volquez is patient about his return
On Friday, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez will take a minor step in his major rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, but it will be meaningf…
Insider Viciedo eyes first base in Chicago
Prior to last season, the Chicago White Sox's 21-year-old prospect Dayan Viciedo was considered perhaps the most coveted position prospect to ever com…
Insider El Duque not finished with baseball
Each day, Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez begins his quest to return to the majors with a run, some weight lifting and, occasionally, a bullpen session i…
Insider Mets counting on Perez's health
Shortly after his disastrous start in the World Baseball Classic for Mexico against Korea last March, Oliver Perez sat dejected in the press room wait…
Insider Soriano trying to return to form
At this point it's fruitless to criticize the Chicago Cubs' decision to sign Alfonso Soriano to an eight-year, $136 million contract prior to the 2007…