Morneau, Nathan under the knife
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Colorado last night with his hand wrapped up. --snip-- What wasn't known, however, is that Joe Nathan had two bone chips removed from his right elbow on Tuesday after Twins doctors recommended a...
Blog | October 22, 2009Manuel again turns to Lidge
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...the game early. In a turbulent week for closers, in which Ryan Franklin of St. Louis, Joe Nathan of Minnesota and Jonathan Papelbon of Boston all were undone by a lack of command, Lidge...
Blog | October 12, 2009Leyland rode Rodney too hard
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...pitches. Granted, one might be more charitable if Rodney were a top-flight relief pitcher, like Joe Nathan. He is not. Rodney finished the season with a 4.40 ERA. Entering Game No. 163...
Blog | October 07, 2009Hoffman will add to record in 2010
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...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 Jose Valverde: .273 There's...
Blog | October 05, 2009Angel All-Stars on not getting in
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...now some policy prohibiting or discouraging mid-inning pitching changes? In the bottom of the eighth, Joe Nathan got into a spot of trouble, Ryan Howard was next up, and Fuentes was getting loose...
Blog | July 17, 2009Living large in York, Pa.
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...it. That's too hard a slot to hit." Similarly, Twins All-Star closer Joe Nathan and single season save leader Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez believe it's a...
Blog | April 22, 2009No 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, 2008Webb vs. Carpenter for NL Cy Young
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderWho will win the NL Cy Young Award? It'll be a race to the finish between Brandon Webb and Chris Carpenter.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2006
Rivera still in a league of his own
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderRob Neyer answers e-mail, discusses Delmon Young and examines some of Dayton Moore's moves in Kansas City.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2006
Elite closers keep the ball in the yard
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThere are a number of outstanding closers in the majors, but only two should be considered elite: Mariano Rivera and Joe Nathan.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006
Some deals make way for young talent
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderMuch like a few top prospects in the past, the Brewers created "space" for Prince Fielder this offseason by trading Lyle Overbay.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2005
Ninth inning is special
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderIn the past five seasons, some competent middle relievers have developed into outstanding closers.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2005
Astros' aces trump Braves' depth
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderWhen it comes to dynamic pitching duos, Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt are as good as it gets.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2004
Don't count out Yankees
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThis Yankees-Twins series already bears a striking resemblance to their Division Series a year ago.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2004
Rotations ... home runs ... strikeouts
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThe action began early and continued late as the races are just heating up.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2004
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