SI.com: Jon Heyman

Jon Heyman: Concerned about fan backlash, Blue Jays could end up keeping Halladay

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:07:56 EDT

When teams start down the tricky path of shopping a superstar, they rarely turn back, and the superstar usually goes somewhere else eventually. However, executives who have spoken to the Blue Jays' management team of acting president Paul Beeston and general manager J.P. Ricciardi remain convinced Toronto could still wind up keeping ace pitcher Roy Halladay.

Jon Heyman: Jays are serious about Halladay trade, but it'll take a haul

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:33:42 EDT

The Jays are serious about looking for a trade for superstar pitcher Roy Halladay, but they probably prefer to deal him out of the American League East, will want a premium bat back and likely have particular interest in a shortstop because breakout performer Marco Scutaro will be a free agent after this year, according to one person familiar with the team's inner workings.

Jon Heyman Presenting my 2009 midseason awards

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:11:51 EDT

It's been a great year for very young starting pitchers, surprise managers in the American League and Albert Pujols. Here are my midseason award winners:

Jon Heyman: If Cleveland's willing to trade Martinez, Boston's a likely suitor

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:53:14 EDT

Indians higher-ups say they aren't likely to trade hitting star Victor Martinez. Not only is Martinez one of the better hitters in baseball, with 14 home runs, 57 RBIs and .313 batting average, but the Indians hold a bargain 2010 club option on Martinez for $7 million.

Jon Heyman: The best and worst free agents emerge

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:51:12 EDT

Cubs manager Lou Piniella allegedly told Milton Bradley "you're not a player, you're a piece of s---'' one day, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, then batted him third the next. Which only shows that 1) Piniella has a deep sense of guilt, or 2) things can turn around in a hurry in baseball.

Jon Heyman: Four managers who may not be back in 2010 and a whole lot more

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:52:21 EDT

When Yankees general manager Brian Cashman showed up unannounced in Atlanta to meet his struggling $200 million team, alarms went off, and shrill headlines were created. But while Cashman did meet with manager Joe Girardi in Atlanta, there's no evidence whatsoever that Girardi's in any sort of trouble.

Jon Heyman: Identifying this season's superb starts ... and the poor ones, too

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:33:08 EDT

Folks always talk about how important it is to get off to a good start. These players, managers and executives can say they're off to spectacular starts ...

Jon Heyman: Ten ball clubs that can add payroll and notes around the majors

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:39:55 EDT

Baseball is doing better than most businesses. But you know something's amiss when even the Yankees are claiming they can't add salary or expand their payroll.

Jon Heyman: Let the Pedro bidding begin; is change coming to Washington?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:13:21 EDT

The Pedro Martinez Sweepstakes kicks off in earnest today when he throws for at least four teams: the Cubs, Rays, Angels and Yankees. The workout will take place down in the Dominican, where he's been working out and waiting for the appropriate deal.

Jon Heyman: Market for starting pitchers could be shockingly thin; more notes

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:16:53 EDT

A potentially great pitching market is threatening to become almost nonexistent.