Greinke takes Cy Young lead!
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...seventh. • Also in '03, the Predictor predicted that Mark Prior would win; instead closer Eric Gagne won and Prior finished third. • In 2004, the Predictor did like Gagne as the winner...
Blog | September 23, 2009Our (preliminary) All-Decade Team
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotAs promised, a fisking of Matt Waters' All-Aughts Team: 1B Albert Pujols 2B Jeff Kent SS Derek Jeter 3B Alex Rodriguez LF Barry Bonds CF Ca...
Blog | June 01, 2009Crede's defense his biggest selling point
Rob Neyer...and fielded 50-60 ground balls. Another team reportedly interested in Crede is the Giants. Like Eric Gagne, Crede is represented by Scott Boras. Crede, 30, batted .248/.314/.460 in 97 games for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 29, 2009Hoffman really the answer in Milwaukee?
Rob Neyer...been blessed with the "closer" label. Maybe the Derrick Turnbow experience led to the signing of Eric Gagne, and maybe Salomon Torres' September implosion has led to the signing of Trevor Hoffman. Granted, at...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 08, 2009Mets, Phillies and Brewers battling for two spots in NL
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThe Mets, Phillies and Brewers are fighting for two playoff spots. The loser is going to look back and wonder what might have been.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008No real sure thing among National League closers
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThe Brewers' Salomon Torres is among several closers on contending teams in the National League who are far from reliable.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008Top 10 All-Star Games
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThe best games in All-Star history? Ted Williams' game-winning blast at Briggs Stadium in Detroit put 1941 on our list.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008
Cueto's debut ranks among best
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comJohnny Cueto's brilliant major league debut ranks among the best in baseball history.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008
Webb vs. Carpenter for NL Cy Young
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderWho will win the NL Cy Young Award? It'll be a race to the finish between Brandon Webb and Chris Carpenter.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2006
Continuing the umpire discussion
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderReaders voice their thoughts on Rob Neyer's last column about Bob Davidson's botched call in the U.S.-Japan WBC game.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006
Izturis is not a leadoff hitter
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThe Dodgers' lineup is not the lineup of a contender. And the Nats are no great prize, either. Rob Neyer explains.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2005
Nationals resemble '04 Reds
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderRob Neyer offers three freaky statistics that you should know about the Cubs, Nationals and Phillies.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2005
Ninth inning is special
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderIn the past five seasons, some competent middle relievers have developed into outstanding closers.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2005
Draft strategies need refinement
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderWhen it comes to drafting pitchers, collegians have an edge. But that may be missing the point.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2005
What a relief for Dodgers
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderDavid Ross hasn't produced much for the Dodgers of late. That all changed with his game-winning homer Thursday.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004
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