10 Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://ca.sports.yahoo.com Yahoo! Canada Sports http://l.yimg.com/a/i/ca/sports/ui/ysp_ca_logo_rss.gif Yahoo! Canada Sports - Tim Brown Latest opinons from Tim Brown. http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/top/expertsarchive?author=Tim+Brown Could Lincecum file for $23 million at arbitration? The figure has been tossed around, but more likely the two-time Cy Young winner and the Giants will compromise. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:47:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-lincecum112409:1 Baseball shifts into shopping mode Free agents can negotiate with every team beginning Friday, and prices for the handful of top names could be high. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-freeagents111909:1 Ex-Royals GM 'amazed' by Greinke's journey Allard Baird couldn't be prouder of how AL Cy Young winner Zack Greinke got to be where he is today. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:06:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-baird111809:1 A healthy Jackson eases Byrnes' mind A trade for Lyle Overbay fell through, so Arizona's GM was glad that Conor Jackson said valley fever is behind him. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:19:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-brownsville111709:1 Uggla doesn't want to change positions The agent for Marlins slugger Dan Uggla says second base is where his client wants to remain. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:53:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-uggla111309:1 McGwire, Cardinals take shaky step forward New Cards hitting coach Mark McGwire has a shot at a second career, but he needs to face fallout from his first one. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:18:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-mcgwire111209:1 Halladay's value falls if he's in Blue Jay blue The Blue Jays' new GM is on the clock, but he's taking a cool but measured approach to shopping his ace. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:34:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-halladay111009:1 Reputations underwent postseason facelifts Alex Rodriguez and Chase Utley are up; Cole Hamels and umps are down. Reps were made and lost during the World Series. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:49:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-postworldseries110509:1 Ol' Cholly Manuel couldn't reach 7th hour The Phillies' Charlie Manuel coaxed his pitching staff to the brink of glory, but it all fell apart in Game 6. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:44:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-phillieslose110409:1 Steinbrenner watched Yankees on TV Ailing owner George Steinbrenner, 79, was described as "emotional" when the Yankees captured their 27th title. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:23:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-steinbrenner110409:1 Teflon Teixeira dodges criticism amid slump Mark Teixeira is batting .105 in the World Series yet hasn't been vilified like A-Rod was during his struggles. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:39:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-teixeira110309:1 A-Rod takes off the gloves in BP Alex Rodriguez stopped wearing gloves during batting practice before the postseason and has gone on a tear. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:21:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-arodgloves110309:1 Phillies contend Myers and Hamels were joking A seemingly tense exchange in which Brett Myers called out Cole Hamels in the clubhouse was all in jest, team says. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:47:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-myershamels110209:1 Yankees' reliance on short rest is costly A.J. Burnett, clearly no CC Sabathia, couldn't deliver on three days rest, sending the World Series to a Game 6. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:15:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-burnett110309:1 Myers mocks Hamels after Game 5 One witness says the two got into it after Brett Myers mocked Cole Hamels for his "I can't wait for it to end" comment. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:00:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-hamelsmyers110209:1 Yankees show fight at the finish Johnny Damon's tenacious at-bat and savvy baserunning in the ninth inning put the Yankees in position to win Game 4. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:39:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-damongamefour110109:1 Lee offered to pitch on short rest Phillies left-hander said he discussed pitching Game 4 with manager Charlie Manuel, but apparently wasn't convincing. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:47:00 PST mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-lee110109:1 Hamels' big mistake was a pitch to Pettitte A curveball hit by the opposing pitcher for an RBI single led to the undoing of Hamels and the Phillies in Game 3. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:02:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-philliespitching103109:1 Sabathia's short rest could be Yankee pattern A.J. Burnett could start Games 5 and Andy Pettitte a potential Game 6 on the heels of CC Sabathia's start Sunday. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:53:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-yankeesrotation103109:1 Phillies face Cole hard facts Cole Hamels was World Series MVP a year ago. Now he's a shaky pitcher trying to regain his stuff for Game 3. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:07:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-hamels103009:1 Phillies ride Pedro too long and lose Charlie Manuel pushes Pedro Martinez beyond six innings and the Yankees make him pay by tying the World Series. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:14:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-martinezgametwo102909:1 Yankees get sucker-punched into a crisis The Yankees were pounded in Game 1, with Cliff Lee and Chase Utley delivering the haymakers. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:03:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-yankslosegameone102809:1 One more chance for Pedro to torment the Yanks Pedro Martinez says he's the most influential player to appear at old Yankee Stadium. What will his impact be in Game 2? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:01:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-pedrogametwo102809:1 Sabathia and Lee were in same Tribe Game 1 starters CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee came of age together in the Indians' organization. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:52:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-sabathialee102709:1 Head-to-head: Phillies vs. Yankees The Yankees and Phillies are chock-full of intriguing and talented stars. Here's how they stack up for the World Series. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:16:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-wsmatchups102609:1 Guerrero era winds down in L.A. The free-swinging slugger with the achy knees is getting in his last big hacks before becoming a free agent. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:58:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-guerrero102309:1 Angels wake up not a moment too soon The Angels answered a six-run seventh inning by the Yankees and forced the ALCS back to the Bronx for a Game 6. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:04:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-alcsgamefive102209:1 Dodgers fire CEO, a lawsuit likely Jamie McCourt's ouster as CEO is the latest drama surrounding her and estranged husband and team owner Frank McCourt. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:38:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-mccourts102209:1 Yankees set sights on World Series One more win is all it will take. Meanwhile, the Angels try to convince themselves they have a chance. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:25:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-yankeesangels102109:1 Sabathia takes control of ALCS On short rest, the Yankees ace rendered umpire mistakes irrelevant and left the Angels one game from elimination. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:59:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-sabathiagamefour102009:1 Unlikely hero Mathis lifts Angels A 12th-inning double by part-time catcher Jeff Mathis gives L.A. a 5-4 victory over the Yankees and tightens the ALCS. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:59:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-mathis101909:1 Angels need to heat up fast Playing in the warm California sun could help the Halos, but that won't cool off the red-hot Yankees in Game 3. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:29:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-alcsgamethreepreview101809:1 Ethier's patience wins over the moment The Dodgers' best clutch hitter took a bases-loaded walk that made the difference in Game 2 of the NLCS. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:58:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-nlcsgametwo101609:1 Phillies free-for-all wins the opener It took only a few pitches for the Phillies to blow open Game 1 of the NLCS, then a few more to do it again. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:24:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-nlcsgameone101509:1 McCourts battle over Dodgers ownership Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:35:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-mccourt101509:1 Shortstops Furcal, Rollins long on redemption Payback: The Dodgers' Rafael Furcal for a dismal '08 NLCS; the Phillies' Jimmy Rollins for a subpar regular season. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:11:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-shortstopsnlcs101409:1 Dodgers owner separating from wife/team CEO Owner's wife is CEO of the team, but it's unknown what potential divorce would mean for the Dodgers. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:32:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-mccourts101409:1 Torre: Being a Dodger isn't a 'living hell' L.A.'s manager shoots down talk that he's ready to bolt before his contract ends. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:19:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-torre101409:1 Torre keeping quiet on his rotation plans Joe Torre isn't talking when it comes to his rotation plans for the NLCS. Let's examine his options. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:20:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-nlcspitchers101309:1 Rocky slide into offseason for Colorado The Rockies face a long, cold winter after a "massive disappointment" and elimination by the Phillies in the NLDS. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:16:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mlb,article,ti-phillieswinnlds101209:1 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:47:00 PST