Cubs closer situation a mess
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a closer look at the Chicago Cubs' closer situation -- Carlos Marmol now has the job recently vacated by Kevin Gregg.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Reviewing All-Star relievers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell reviews the relief pitchers selected to the All-Star Game and wonders why there aren't more effective set-up men taken.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009Valverde returning, Francisco hurting
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the current fates of closers in the state of Texas, as Jose Valverde is about to come off the DL, while Frank Francisco could be returning there.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Are southpaws left behind as closers?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at why so few lefties occupy closer roles and speculates what other southpaws might be in contention for saves.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Gonzalez could share some saves
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell praises the way the Braves are handling their bullpen, even if it means taking some saves away from Mike Gonzalez.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Relief Efforts: Who's next in Washington?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses the latest news from bullpens around the league, including the messy situation in Washington.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Spring position battles to watch
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at each position's top spring battle to watch, highlighted by the Indians' catcher/first base situation.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009In case you missed it: 2008's late bloomers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks for some potential sleepers in young players who finished 2008 on a high note.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2009Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Hochevar, Reyes, finding the next Gavin Floyd
Eric KarabellI didn't really believe in Gavin Floyd, a fact I readily admit. It's not because I was angry with him for failing with my hometown Phillies after bein...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2008
Ignoring season stats on Marcum, Hinske, others
Eric Karabell...Then his elbow began to throb, he hit the DL and since then, it's like watching Adam Eaton pitch, quite painful. I don't send group e-mails anymore because I know what happens...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 01, 2008
Relief Efforts: How many closers are truly safe?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell places labels on the closers of all 30 teams, and states that only a small percentage are truly safe.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Don't look now, but Howard is red-hot
Eric Karabell...Howard is tied with San Diego's Adrian Gonzalez for the NL lead in RBIs, and those...nothing hitter, a similar-but-better version of Adam Dunn. By the way, you probably think Dunn...
Story | June 17, 2008Being cautious, opportunistic with Headley
Eric Karabell...Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, the bloom is quickly off the rose and you're thinking he's Adam Lind. You know what, that might be the result. There are no guarantees, but before these guys...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 16, 2008
Escape from the bottom of the Player Rater
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell points out the worst players on the Player Rater as well as other lowlights who actually have some potential.
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