Crede'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, 2008With Prior, Cubs in good hands
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comIf he remains healthy, the return of Mark Prior should provide the spark the Cubs need to win the NL Central.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004Tigers a sleeper? Not a chance
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhile the last two World Series champs were long shots, don't count on the Tigers being a big surprise in '04.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2004Moneyball goes Hollywood
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comPaul DePodesta's hiring by the tradition-rich Dodgers signals their willingness to think outside the box.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004Smoltz simply not a Hall of Famer
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhile John Smoltz has had a solid big league career, he's far from a Hall of Famer in the making.
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2004Yankees' demise greatly exaggerated
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhat's wrong with the Yankees? Did small-ball really decide the Series? Answers to these, and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2003Baker knew what he was doing
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comForget the critics -- Dusty Baker made the correct decision to pinch-hit for Kerry Wood.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2003Gagne's strikeouts give him the edge over Smoltz
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhile John Smoltz is having a superb season, Eric Gagne has simply been the better pitcher.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2003Fireballing Gagne a definite Cy Young candidate
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comEric Gagne has been dominant from Day 1 this season, and thus is a front-runner for the NL Cy Young Award.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2003Digging through the e-mailbag
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comAre Rafael Palmeiro and Fred McGriff Hall-of-Famers? The debate heats up.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2003Going around the majors ...
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comTaking a quick glance at the standings finds a surging Blue Jays team ... and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2003Los Angeles Dodgers
Rob Neyer, ESPN.com...the Dodgers were able to pass along both crazy contracts to the kooky Cubs.) 2. Turning Eric Gagne into a closer. True, he might eventually have come around as a starter, having pitched brilliantly...
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