The recession and free agency

Today

• Federal prosecutors drop four counts against Bonds

• Braves, White Sox complete Vazquez deal

December 03, 2008

• Markakis, Orioles stop discussing extension

• O's, Nats to play exhibitions in Norfolk, D.C.

• Red Sox, Pedroia agree on six-year, $40.5M deal

• Report: Braves to get Vazquez from White Sox

• O's on Deck: Surveying the minors -- Matt Angle

• Faceoff: Which Sportsman of the Year was more deserving, Phelps ('08) or Ripken ('95)?

• The Life of Kings: Can you root for someone you personally dislike?

• The Schmuck Stops Here: Reality check on Markakis negotiations

• Connolly's Bar: How much is just right for Markakis?

• O's on Deck: Tracking O's prospects -- Caribbean leagues

December 02, 2008

• Henderson among new Hall candidates

• Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers dies at 75

November 30, 2008

• Sources: O's revisit Pie talks with Cubs

• The Schmuck Stops Here: Orioles and the arbitration deadline

• Peter Schmuck: Calm down; no rush in O's plan

November 28, 2008

• 2008 class of Japanese players has no rising stars

• O's on Deck: Luis Matos update

• Blue Jays believe they have shot at re-signing Burnett

• The Schmuck Stops Here: Pie is tasty idea for Orioles

• The Schmuck Stops Here: The braintrust of the O's

November 27, 2008

• MacPhail moves quickly, hires Krivsky for exec job

• Faceoff: Who is the biggest turkey in sports this year?

November 26, 2008

• Peter Schmuck: Will MacPhail and Orioles put on the shift to sign Burnett?

• Sports Digest: Mitchell thinks drug use down in major leagues

• O's on Deck: Tracking O's prospects -- Caribbean leagues

• The Schmuck Stops Here: Waiting for Tex, Part II

November 25, 2008

• Orioles still in Burnett chase, agent says

• Angels' attention shifts from Teixeira to Sabathia

November 23, 2008

• Peter Schmuck: Mussina is a tough Hall call

• O's on Deck: Media roundup -- Wieters, Matusz and more

• The Life of Kings: The deliberate, patient approach to Markakis' contract extension

• Sports Digest: Teixeira wants to have team by Christmas

• O's on Deck: Tracking prospects in the Arizona Fall League

November 21, 2008

• C. Izturis appears at top of O's wish list at short

• Mussina leaves without regrets

• Faceoff: If Mike Mussina gets into the Hall of Fame, should he go in as an Oriole or Yankee?

• Hal Steinbrenner given Yanks' reins

• Date set for hearing in Orioles-Ponson pay case

• What they're saying about Mike Mussina

• O's on Deck: Montanez picked for Topps' Double-A All-Star Team

November 20, 2008

• Phillies' Utley could miss start of '09 season after hip surgery

• MLB says Tribune sets Dec. 1 deadline for Cubs bids

• O's on Deck: Tracking prospects in Hawaii Winter Baseball

November 19, 2008

• Orioles announce spring training schedule

• Red Sox trade Crisp to Royals

• Mariners hire Wakamatsu as manager

• Orioles talk to ex-Reds GM about Proefrock post

• Small wonder: Pedroia captures AL MVP award

November 18, 2008

• Dan Connolly: Orioles need to treat Teixeira like real blue-chip recruit

• Ripken's clinic in Nicaragua canceled due to protests

• O's on Deck: Tracking prospects in Caribbean leagues

• O's add five players to 40-man roster

• Cubs, Dempster agree on 4-year, $52M deal

• Executive Proefrock joins Phils; he 'couldn't pass up' the chance

• Orioles sign 2 players to minor league deals

November 17, 2008

• Pujols wins second MVP award

November 18, 2008

• Report: Mindy McCready not proud of ties to Roger Clemens

November 17, 2008

• Yankees waiting on Mussina's decision

• The Schmuck Stops Here: Former O's first-rounder shelved again

• Tracking O's prospects -- Arizona Fall League

November 14, 2008

• O's will give free agents hard look

November 15, 2008

• Sports Digest: Report: Yankees to make Sabathia record offer

November 14, 2008

• Ray Frager: Feel like the media slam your team? You are not alone

• 10 free agents who could interest O's

• O's, utility infielder Murphy agree on minor league deal

• The Schmuck Stops Here: O's bullpen competition early spring training story line

• O's on Deck: Hawaii Winter Baseball updates -- Henson emerges from recent slump

• The Schmuck Stops Here: MacPhail needs to sign Markakis now

• The Schmuck Stops Here: Ramirez-Orioles trade rumor nothing but that

• The Schmuck Stops Here: Debunking Roberts theory

• Sports Digest: Indians' Lee, 22-3 in '08, captures AL Cy Young

November 13, 2008

• Huff wins Silver Slugger Award

• Yankees get Swisher in trade with White Sox

• O's changes uniformly draw cheers at fan rally

• David Steele: 'Baltimore' hits the road

• Former O's manager Perlozzo joins Phillies

• Yankees, LHP Marte agree to 3-year deal

• Mora has minor shoulder surgery, should be ready for spring training; Markakis: Contract talks slow

November 12, 2008

• Orioles change wardrobe

• Rick Maese: Give Angelos a hand for being hands-off

• Faceoff: What is the Orioles' biggest need this offseason?

• Maddon, Piniella Managers of the Year

November 11, 2008

• Giants' Lincecum wins NL Cy Young Award

November 12, 2008

• Sports Digest: Ex-pitcher Score, known for tragic injury, dies

November 11, 2008

• Sports Digest: Report: A's to get Holliday

• Nationals trade for Olsen, Willingham

November 10, 2008

• Longoria, Soto take top rookie honors

• Sports Digest: Pettitte files for free agency

• O's on Deck: Tracking O's prospects in the AFL

November 09, 2008

• Sports Digest: Brewers hire Randolph as bench coach

• The Schmuck Stops Here: O's prospects Matusz, Tillman on Baseball America list

November 08, 2008

• Sports Digest: Orioles won't change season-ticket prices

• Ray Frager: Radio the talk of the town, but what's there to talk about?

November 07, 2008

• Baez requesting chance to start