17 Results for chris denorfia

Thomas' exit should benefit Lind

Frank Thomas was released by the Toronto Blue Jays, and at some point Adam Lind is probably going to be the beneficiary of this decision that was righ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 21, 2008

Astros call up Pence

...new center fielder. Pence had a terrific spring and was sent to the minors anyway, but as Chris Burke continued to have issues at the plate and, possibly more importantly, in center field, and Pence...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2007

Torre at risk?

...Triple-A on Friday night. Seems like his promotion may be imminent. ON THE DECLINE • Chris Burke, Astros: He's headed to the bench, with the promotion of Hunter Pence. • Matt...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2007

Top fantasy OF, news, e-mail

A buddy of mine loves Carl Crawford. Just loves him. He trades for him in leagues he doesn't have him, drafts him higher than he should, spends what i...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2007

Will probe affect Bonds' feat?

...of the problem Bob Dutton details here. • The Reds had had extensive trade talks about Chris Denorfia, but that's done, because he's out for the year. • Rick Morrissey addresses the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2007

Even the Rockies have a shot

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- This week some White Sox veteran players were discussing what they'd seen this spring, and they were unanimous on one opinion -- ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 24, 2007

Kotsay/Johnson spin; NL Central

OK, Dan Johnson, you're getting another chance. Now whatcha gonna do with it? I admit I was a bit surprised when A's manager Bob Geren announced a we...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 08, 2007

Hamilton, fast starts; NL West

Yeah, spring training stats are wonderful. Each year we spend more time watching games, more time reading the box scores, more time trying to figure o...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 07, 2007

Reality is drug testing not working

A longtime member of Major League Baseball's family heard the news of the Orlando drug bust Tuesday afternoon from a reporter, and from him, there was...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 28, 2007

Pujols for fantasy No. 1

I wouldn't want this exciting World Series to sway me, but I think I've made up my mind about who the first pick in 2007 fantasy baseball drafts shoul...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2006

There's no joy in Cincinnati

...the extra playing time and give it to super-sub Ryan Freel and to minor leaguer Chris Denorfia, as well as to newly acquired Royce Clayton, who would ... I don't know, make a...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2006

Lee to Rangers

A monster hitter from the National League has been dealt to the American League! It finally happened! But it's not Alfonso Soriano, it's Carlos Lee. ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 28, 2006

Debunking myths

...a career journeyman and has average (at best) stuff. He's been OK, no? I signed Chris Denorfia right after that silly Nats-Reds trade. If Denorfia doesn't hit, and thus doesn't...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 18, 2006

Weird trades

...being sent out of town, but who knows for sure. I did go and pick up Chris Denorfia in a deep NL league, thinking he could see more playing time, and it turns out...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 17, 2006

Assessing AL strength of schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays have it rough, playing in the American League East alongside two payroll monsters. But in the second half of the season, it'll b...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 14, 2006