10 Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://ca.sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/ca/sports/ui/ysp_ca_logo_rss.gif Latest opinons from Jeff Passan. http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/top/expertsarchive?author=Jeff+Passan The 19-year-old left-hander isn't as highly sought as Aroldis Chapman, but he could command a $10 million deal. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:12:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-arguelles112409:1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:12:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-freeagenttracker111909:1 Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman can throw 100 mph, but uncertainty will add intrigue to bidding on the free agent. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:19:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-chapman111209:1 Readers have their say on replay, deep pockets, Manny's shower and the best pitching year of all time. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:51:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-atlreplay111109:1 The Bronx is home to the Bombers, the most obscene payroll in baseball, and another World Series title. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:52:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-yankees110609:1 All the chaos that preceded the Yankees' 27th World Series title makes the championship one of their best. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:29:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-yanksworldseries110509:1 On the eve of perhaps his last game, the Phillies' Game 6 starter hopes his feats are appreciated. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:14:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-pedro110309:1 Chase Utley doesn't have Reggie Jackson's flamboyancy. But his bat is packing the same wallop. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:41:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-utley110309:1 Cliff Lee should have taken a cue from Yankees ace CC Sabathia and started Game 4 on short rest. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:25:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-leegamefour110209:1 Alex Rodriguez found his groove in Game 3. Now Philadelphia needs its big hitter to do the same. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:39:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-howardarod110109:1 Dave Sale was beaten to death outside Citizens Bank Park in July. Dan Curran keeps Sale's memory alive. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:27:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-philliesdeath103109:1 Ongoing umpire miscues have left a lingering mark on baseball's postseason and prove replay needs expanding. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:52:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-umps103009:1 Cliff Lee's southern roots came out as he dominated the Yankees and made some jaw-dropping plays in the field. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:04:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-leegameone102809:1 The Phillies slugger became a nutritional nut after realizing only the fittest survive in baseball. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:28:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-howard102709:1 A mountain of cash and some savvy GM moves have finally allowed the Yankees to exorcise the ghosts of 2004, Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:16:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-yankeeswinalcs102609:1 If the former slugger stained by steroids becomes the Cardinals' hitting coach, he would be able to address his past. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:57:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-mcgwire102509:1 TV insists the World Series begins on a Wednesday, dragging out the postseason into the first week of November. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:01:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-scheduling102409:1 Nobody on the NLCS champion can quite say so yet, but a matchup against the Yankees would be epic. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:58:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-nlcsgamefive102209:1 Manny Ramirez should be rebuked for missing the Phillies' rally that beat his Dodgers in Game 4. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:58:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-mannyshower102009:1 Dodgers manager Joe Torre is on the verge of having a ninth consecutive team bow out in the playoffs. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:14:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-torre102009:1 Cliff Lee needed only 43 minutes to dispatch the Dodgers after the Phillies took an early lead in Game 3 of the NLCS. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:08:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-lee101909:1 Alex Rodriguez can finally wear the "hero" tag for the Yankees, as he delivered a signature moment as a Bomber. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:32:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-arod101809:1 The Yankees couldn't fill their stadium. Was it the weather or have blue-collar fans been priced out? Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:59:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-yankeesstadium101609:1 They are careful not to appear exploitative, yet meaningful gestures make it clear their deceased teammate is remembered. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:13:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-adenhart101509:1 Fatherhood isn't much different than pitching, which Phillies Game 1 starter Cole Hamels may as well learn now. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:48:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-playoffpulse101509:1 The Yankees are considering using three starters in the ALCS. History indicates they should proceed with caution. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:22:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-playoffpulse101409:1 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:50:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-yankssweep101209:1 Wayne "Big Fella" Hattaway keeps the Twins loose with his brutal honesty, but his devotion to his job is no joke. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:08:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-twinsbigfella101109:1 Umpire Phil Cuzzi's failure to see a ground-rule double 10 feet away is the latest case to expand replay. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:10:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-replay101009:1 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:08:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-playoffpulse100809:1 Alex Rodriguez followed Derek Jeter's heroics with his own, and the Yankees opened the playoffs with a win. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:39:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-yankeestwinsgameone100709:1 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:45:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-yankees100609:1 Don't expect the Cardinals' recent losing ways to translate into an early exit in the playoffs. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:25:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-10degrees100509:1 Justin Verlander is better since getting serious about his pregame routine, and Detroit is alive because of it. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:57:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-verlander100409:1 Colorado and Arizona were the NL's best young teams in 2007. Today, one still is while the other seeks answers. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:24:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-rockiesdbacks100309:1 The Twins couldn't enjoy beating the Tigers because a rookie's mistake caused OF Delmon Young to get plunked. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:30:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-twins100109:1 Believing he witnessed base runner Joe Mauer sending signs to batters, a Minnesota man made his case on video. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:58:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-signstealing100109:1 Detroit is one win from securing the AL Central, but presenting a challenge to the Yankees is hard to imagine. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:29:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-tigers093009:1 Manager Ron Gardenhire draws on his military upbringing to pull Minnesota close to Detroit in the AL Central. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:11:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-gardenhire092809:1 A deserving Cy Young winner facing a deserving MVP produces a moment to savor in a season of strong achievements. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:39:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,jp-tendegrees092709:1 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:12:00 PST