Top 10 positive stat surprises from '09
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the top 10 most positive stat surprises from 2009, including Joe Mauer's power, then offers up other interesting tidbits.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009Potential deals could shuffle bullpens
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at a number of closers who may move at the trade deadline, and the potential fallout from such deals.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 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, 2009Broxton, Hoffman show 'wow' factor
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the closers who have shown that "wow" factor in a year in which many other relievers have struggled.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Aardsma's the man in Seattle
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at the latest bullpen news, including David Aardsma being named the closer in Seattle.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 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, 2009Broxton paces baseball's best 'pen
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the best and worst in relief so far this season, and discusses the latest developments in major league bullpens.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009Relief Efforts: Bell's quick start no fluke
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses Heath Bell's hot start in San Diego, as well as the latest on the closer situation in Colorado.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Relief Efforts: Injury landed Trevor Hoffman in bargain bin
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell says that, when potential saves are on the line, it's important to look everywhere, including the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009Relief Efforts: Spring bullpen rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell does a quick rundown of each team's bullpen situation as spring training starts.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 20092009 Positional Previews: Relief Pitchers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell profiles relief pitchers for the 2009 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 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, 2008Relief Efforts: Ayala proves it's just about saves
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell says Luis Ayala's emergence as a closer is showing that the only stat that matters for fantasy relievers is saves.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008Relief Efforts: Sherrill disabled, Wagner still ailing
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses the injury issues of two more closers, George Sherrill and Billy Wagner, as well as those to buy low and sell high on down the stretch.
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