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Dan Rafael is ESPN.com's boxing writer. Rafael began writing for ESPN.com in March 2005 after working for 5 years as the boxing writer for USA Today.

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Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric 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, 2008

Hit Parade: Hot and cold September hitters

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts discusses some hitters whose September averages are pretty far out of line with their normal averages.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

Relief Efforts: Under-the-radar saves guys for 2009

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at 10 guys who are not closing now but could be in line for saves come 2009.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Relief Efforts: Sherrill disabled, Wagner still ailing

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric 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.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

Hardcore: Who's the best of a good A's bullpen?

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris discusses the great Oakland bullpen and who is the best option to be the closer.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

If You're Hardcore: Back of Pirates rotation

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris discusses Jeff Karstens' insertion to the Pirates' rotation and the other options for the back end of the Pittsburgh staff.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Relief Efforts: Closers seem safe from being dealt

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft says those closers rumored to be dealt at the deadline seem to be safe for saves the rest of the year.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008

Playing With Numbers: Reassessing value

A.J. Mass, Special to ESPN.com

A.J. Mass discusses how to know a players true value as opposed to the expected value of a player because of his track record.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008

Daily Notes for Monday: A look at the AL's finest

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison looks at Monday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2008

Second-Half Ranks: Relief pitchers

Fantasy Staff, ESPN.com

The fantasy staff ranks the relief pitchers for the second half.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

If You're Hardcore: White Sox closer options

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris takes a look at who will get saves for the White Sox in the short term with Bobby Jenks on the DL.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008

Relief Efforts: Forecasting second-half save leaders

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a stab at predicting the second-half save leaders and provides the latest news from bullpens around baseball.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008

Relief Efforts: American League bullpen breakdowns

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at each American League bullpen situation to forecast which team will get the most saves and how many it'll rack up.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008

Hit Parade: National League lineup breakdowns

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts takes a look at National League lineups and what to expect from them in the second half.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008

Grey Matter: The most valuable June hitters

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey recaps each position and breaks down which hitters have provided the most fantasy value so far in June.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 28, 2008