31 Results for francisco rodriguez

Hoffman will add to record in 2010

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...Rivera: .266 Billy Wagner: .266 Jason Isringhausen: .284 Francisco Cordero: .308 Joe Nathan: .253 Francisco Rodriguez: .269 Brad Lidge: .319 Eddie Guardado: .284 Jose...

Blog | October 05, 2009

Fisking Mo's Cy Young candidacy

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...or six saves in a season. Last season, Francisco Rodriguez set a record with 62 saves but blew...

Blog | September 03, 2009

Meet the Mets! Fix the Mets!

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...Johnson? Activate Howard Johnson? Let K-Rod pinch-hit a few...04 ERA in 15 starts. Francisco Rodriguez has been fantastic. The Mets...

Blog | June 29, 2009

Our (preliminary) All-Decade Team

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...Matt Waters' All-Aughts Team: 1B Albert Pujols 2B Jeff Kent SS Derek Jeter 3B Alex Rodriguez LF Barry Bonds CF Carlos Beltran RF Vladimir Guerrero Pujols has absolutely zero competition, and must be...

Blog | June 01, 2009

No real sure thing among National League closers

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Brewers' Salomon Torres is among several closers on contending teams in the National League who are far from reliable.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008

Some teams will get their money's worth

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Even in this winter of outrageous spending and head-scratching deals, it's still possible to find a bargain.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 22, 2006

Elite closers keep the ball in the yard

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

There are a number of outstanding closers in the majors, but only two should be considered elite: Mariano Rivera and Joe Nathan.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006

K-Rod made a splash for Angels in '02

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

K-Rod had success in 2002, but the valuable September call-up is a rarer creature than you might guess.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 05, 2005

Rotations ... home runs ... strikeouts

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

The action began early and continued late as the races are just heating up.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 02, 2004

Selig deserves credit for Classic

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Baseball's All-Star Game may not be perfect, but it's far better than its counterparts in the other major sports.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 14, 2004

A's hitting their stride

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

In sweeping a three-game series from the Reds, the A's are on a roll as they take over first place in the AL West.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2004

Breaking down the Angels

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

While Vladimir Guerrero is a huge addition, the Angels need other players to improve if they're to be better in '04.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2004

World Series diary: Game 7

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Rob has a minute-by-minute account of watching Game 7 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2002

World Series diary: Game 6

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Rob has a minute-by-minute account of watching Game 6 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2002

World Series diary: Game 4

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Rob has a minute-by-minute account of watching Game 4 of the World Series. Sometimes, youneverknow.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2002