| 2009 STATS | FANTASY 2009 | |||||
| ERA | W-L | HLD | SO | WHIP | OWN(WK+/-) | AVG DRAFT |
| 2.25 | 0-1 | 0 | 6 | 1.38 | 0.8(0.0) | 260.0 |
Hoffman will add to record in 2010
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...are BABiPs for the rest of the active saves leaders ... Mariano Rivera: .266 Billy Wagner: .266 Jason Isringhausen: .284 Francisco Cordero: .308 Joe Nathan: .253 Francisco Rodriguez: .269 Brad Lidge: .319 Eddie Guardado: .284...
Blog | October 05, 2009When 'pens succeed, playoff wins follow
David Schoenfield, ESPN.comSince the dawn of the division-play era in 1969, teams that have pitched well out of the bullpen have had far more success in October than teams that haven't.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Baltimore Orioles
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Baltimore Orioles, who do, for once, seem to have a shot at contending -- in 2011.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009
Auction draft strategy
John Cregan, Special to ESPN.comJohn Cregan encourages participating in auction leagues and explains how to get started and be successful on draft day.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Tampa Bay Rays
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rapid demise of last year's American League champs.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Franklin, Miller get extensions
Associated PressThe Cardinals have given contract extensions to a pair of key relievers -- closer Ryan Franklin and left-handed specialist Trever Miller.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009Franklin, Cards talking extension
Associated PressCloser Ryan Franklin and the Cardinals are closing in on an extension.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009It's unsafe around closing time
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThere's only one Rivera, but reliable closers are becoming hard to find. Jayson Stark looks at five contenders with closer concerns.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009Committees do get things done!
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...competition than the Los Angeles Dodgers, who rank first.) Ten different Rays pitchers, from famous veteran Jason Isringhausen to Dale Thayer, whose greatest virtue may be his fabulous moustache, have had a save chance...
Blog | July 10, 2009Yankees' Rivera still rolling
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...move up the list. The next closer that is likely to chase Hoffman and Rivera is Jason Isringhausen, at 293. "I know that if you don't have good mechanics, that can...
Blog | June 08, 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, 2009Baseball's magic number: 100
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineIn today's game teams are fixated on pitch counts, especially as they reach the 100 mark.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009Potential deals could shuffle bullpens
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at a number of closers who may move at the trade deadline, and the potential fallout from such deals.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009Selig rejects accusation of collusion
Associated PressBaseball commissioner Bud Selig denies that teams conspired against free agents after the 2008 season.
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