City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a 'tough time'
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comLess than a year ago, the Tigers seemed to be sitting pretty after acquiring Miguel Cabrera in a blockbuster trade. Now they're coming off a last-place finish and face an uncertain future.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Identifying major holes teams need to fill
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineBy either losing players via trades or through free agency, several teams have major spots to fill in their respective lineups.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBelieve it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Relief 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, 2008Mets looking for strikeouts in bullpen
There are no perfect stats, but in an era when 100 pitches has become a threshold for starting pitchers, and when bullpens are often left to for accou...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2008Time to check the shopping lists
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFree agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Hudson's expected departure leaves hole at second
John Shea, Special to ESPN.comThe expected departure of free agent Orlando Hudson leaves Arizona with a big hole at second base.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008K-Rod, Furcal, Renteria among 19 who filed for free agency Monday
Associated PressRecord-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez and shortstops Rafael Furcal, Omar Vizquel and Edgar Renteria were among 19 players who filed for free agency Monday.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Webb loses lead, but Drew's single lifts Diamondbacks to win over Rockies
Associated PressStephen Drew's two-run single in the eighth inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 victory over Colorado on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2008Diamondbacks in the thick of it for NL West title
Jonah Keri, Special to ESPN.comLeft for dead over the past few weeks, the Diamondbacks are right on the Dodgers' heels in the race for the NL West title.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008Webb ties for MLB lead with 22nd win; D-backs two games behind idle Dodgers
Associated PressBrandon Webb won his 22nd game and Stephen Drew homered to help the Arizona Diamondbacks creep closer in the NL West with a 4-2 victory on Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 22, 2008Relief Efforts: Five questions heading into 2009
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks ahead to the 2009 season with five questions about the always volatile closer position.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008Demoting Lyon won't matter much
...of first place with only 14 to play, but at least their opponents won't have Brandon Lyon to kick around anymore. At least not in save situations … PHOENIX -- Chad Qualls has replaced...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2008
Astros caught in Ike's aftermath
Hurricane Ike is gone, but in its wake there is staggering devastation, the sort of damage that will require months and years to address -- damage to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2008
Light-hitting Patterson lifts Reds over D-backs with HR
Associated PressCorey Patterson's homer in the 10th gave the Brewers a win over the D-backs on Sunday.
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