Dan Rafael

Dan Rafael

Blog | Chats

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.

18 Results for dan rafael

Dodgers make statement, sweep away Diamondbacks

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Dodgers followed up an eight-game losing streak with an eight-game winning streak to now lead the NL West.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008

Later round draft picks who've developed rather nicely

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With a salute to some noteworthy late hits, "Starting 9" looks position-by-position at players who were drafted after the 10th round and proved to be well worth the wait.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008

Latin American arms elevating the Rockies

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Colorado's mound revival is largely a Latin thing. Ubaldo Jimenez, Franklin Morales and Manny Corpas have the type of stuff to make scouts gush and hitters quake.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2008

Voters offer mixed responses on Clemens' HOF chances

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

On the heels of damning details in the Mitchell report, voters weigh in on whether they think Roger Clemens belongs in the Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007

Clubs at mercy of circumstances beyond their control

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Mitchell report should be released by the end of the year, but how it will impact personnel moves is anyone's guess.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

Rockies quietly going about their business

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Rockies have won 10 straight, but they're not saying a whole lot. They're just enjoying the ride, for as long as it lasts.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Raines, Rickey running toward Cooperstown

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the 2007 Hall of Fame elections in the books, it's time to turn our attention to the next three Cooperstown classes.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2007

Sometimes it takes some shaking up

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

This season has been a huge disappointment for the Indians, and they're still trying to figure out why.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 21, 2006

New era at Coors

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Rockies have reason to be optimistic because they've developed some arms in their farm system, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 24, 2006

Many questions still need to be answered

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Every team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006

Sizing up which teams belong on top

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Leading with the defending champion White Sox, Jerry Crasnick picks the six division favorites as spring training gets underway.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006

Any life left in these old bats?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Several active players with Hall of Fame credentials, including Mike Piazza and Sammy Sosa, are still looking for work.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006

Relief pitchers striking it rich

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With teams willing to spend, relief pitchers from Scott Eyre to Billy Wagner are hitting the jackpot in free agency.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 29, 2005

Six burning Hot Stove questions

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With six Hot Stove questions in hand, Jerry Crasnick polled front-office execs at last week's GM meetings.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 14, 2005

Pitching trio gives Astros the edge

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While Atlanta won five of six over Houston this season, the Astros' trio of Clemens, Pettitte and Oswalt will be tough to beat.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2005