57 Results for jake peavy

Peavy's value drops in Chicago, healthy or not

Eric Karabell

...the disabled list to get traded, but the San Diego Padres were apparently desperate to move Jake Peavy and his large salary, and the Chicago White Sox were more than pleased to complete a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Grabow helps Cubs' pen; Hart still useful arm

Eric Karabell

...does. Hart is 26, and it's been rumored that the Padres wanted him in the Jake Peavy trade talks. His ultimate role could be starter or reliever, but in NL-only leagues, he...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 30, 2009

Stop complaining about Wright

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at six high-profile players drawing the ire of many fantasy owners even though they're still producing solid numbers.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Don't worry about Howard's whiffs

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell says that focusing on the strikeout numbers of big-time power hitters is a silly idea, but it's worth watching if guys don't bring anything else to the table.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Peavy staying put for now

Eric Karabell

Eric Karabell recaps Thursday's baseball action and a wrap-up of Jake Peavy not accepting a trade to the White Sox.

Story | May 22, 2009

Relief Efforts: Bell's quick start no fluke

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell discusses Heath Bell's hot start in San Diego, as well as the latest on the closer situation in Colorado.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Karabell: Tim and the five Marks

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell believes the starting pitching pool is so deep, you can wait longer than ever before you dive in for the bulk of your rotation.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Is Lee's AL Cy Young season a fluke?

Eric Karabell

Cliff Lee was unownable in a fantasy league in 2007. His ERA was 6.29, he won five of his 16 starts, his WHIP was 1.52. This all made it nearly imposs...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Slam and be slammed

Eric Karabell

...ankle injury. Hernandez said he won't miss his next scheduled start (Sunday against Padres ace Jake Peavy), but with the Mariners not playoff-bound, they shouldn't take their chances with such a...

Story | June 24, 2008

By George, seven bad words for fantasy baseball

Eric Karabell

I still get a kick out of watching a George Carlin stand-up routine on TV or video. I saw him in person in concert once, and I don't know if I've ever...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 23, 2008

Bad teams hurt fantasy players

Eric Karabell

I can't figure out the Tigers. I know I've said and written this before, but Jim Leyland's reaction to a floundering two months of the season has been...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2008

The rankings I stood alone on

Eric Karabell

...ended up with a composite rank of 8, and Webb was 13, a few spots after Jake Peavy. If I was drafting today, yes, I would take Webb over those guys. Interestingly, after Santana...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 09, 2008

Don't get too excited about Joba

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell examines the fantasy potential of Joba Chamberlain as a starter.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008

Luck plays role for wins, Cain

Eric Karabell

I had a conversation with a friend after we heard about the monumental, earth-shaking Kyle Lohse signing with St. Louis, and his reaction was that the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 14, 2008

It's 'Crystal' clear old players help fantasy

Eric Karabell

...pitchers with a lower ERA in more than 500 innings pitched are Johan Santana, Roy Oswalt, Jake Peavy, Roy Halladay and Brandon Webb, and only five pitchers have more strikeouts since 2005 began. You...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 13, 2008