We paid them well, but boy did they play bad
David Schoenfield, Page 2It's been a historic year in baseball, with Yankees, Tigers and Mariners and their bloated payrolls failing to make the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008Source: Tigers put disgruntled Sheffield on waivers
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comGary Sheffield was among several Tigers placed on waivers by the club Tuesday, according to a major league source.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008Manager Leyland 'flabbergasted' by Sheffield's comments
ESPN.com news servicesGary Sheffield said he wants to play every day and the nine-time All-Star feels he's in a platoon for the Detroit Tigers. He also said he doesn't think he should be solely a designated hitter.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2008Tigers hope to not follow similar road taken by Indians
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Indians and Tigers were expected to be playoff contenders this season. And while Cleveland has essentially given up on its season, Detroit clings to hope.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Wait till this year: 10 reasons Cubs could go all the way
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comThere are 10 reasons the Cubs could go all the way this year.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008If You're Hardcore: Brewers seeking infield help
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris looks at a number of options the Brewers will use to fill in for the injured Rickie Weeks and J.J. Hardy.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008
Escape from the bottom of the Player Rater
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell points out the worst players on the Player Rater as well as other lowlights who actually have some potential.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008Phils' Moyer flirts with no-hitter, silences Marlins' bats in win
Jamie Moyer took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored two runs off a wild pitch on the way to beating the Florida Marlins 3-0 Thursday night and avoiding a three-game sweep.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 12, 2008Marlins win on Uggla's walk-off grand slam despite Hamels' 13 K's
Dan Uggla hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the ninth inning and the Florida Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 Wednesday for their second win in as many nights against the NL East leaders.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 11, 2008Fantasy Forecaster: Interleague returns
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft previews the week ahead, including the return of interleague play at the end of the week.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008Double 400: Jones hits 400th homer, raises average to .418
Atlanta Braves slugger Chipper Jones hit his 400th career home run Thursday night and finished with four hits in a 7-5 victory over the Florida Marlins.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 05, 2008Utley belts 20th, Burrell provides go-ahead runs as Phils clip Marlins
Pat Burrell hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Florida Marlins 7-5 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 01, 2008An umpire's take on replay
In the aftermath of a week of missed home run calls, I e-mailed a major league umpire to ask what he thinks about the possibility. The umpire, who doe...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2008
Marlins sweep doubleheader thanks to Uggla's RBI single in ninth
Dan Uggla hit a bases-loaded, two-out single in the ninth inning to help the Florida Marlin beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday and sweep a doubleheader.
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