ChiSox unveil top prospect
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...stopped short of saying Colon's future with the Sox is in jeopardy, but with Jose Contreras returning today, the rotation is going to be reconfigured. Oddly enough, Colon's 4.23...
Blog | June 09, 2009Ken Williams' fruitless winter
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Getz, and for whoever's got the No. 5 slot in the rotation now that Jose Contreras has been deposed. I look at this team and I see plenty to be optimistic about...
Blog | May 15, 2009Contreras out, Richard in
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...it took an 0-5 record and an 8.19 ERA. But the White Sox got Jose Contreras through waivers and have dispatched him to the International League for a bit of seasoning. Next...
Blog | May 12, 2009Yankees trying again with pitching
Rob Neyer...2001] has been abysmal. Starting in 2002, the Yankees have traded for or signed [Jeff] Weaver, José Contreras, Kevin Brown, Javier Vázquez, Esteban Loaiza, Carl Pavano, Jaret Wright, Randy Johnson and Kei Igawa. Only Johnson...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 16, 2009Pitching carrying Tigers as it did White Sox
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderAre the '06 Tigers a "Team of Destiny" much like the '05 White Sox?
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2006
Projecting forward ... looking back
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderRob Neyer reviews his preseason picks and compares them to the projected end-of-the-season records for select AL teams.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2006
Haeger appears to be the real thing
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderHe might not be the next Phil Niekro, but right-hander Charlie Haeger has a shot at being a good knuckleballer.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2006
Torre should rethink relief strategy
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderNobody's perfect, not even Joe Torre. His bullpen tactics have cost the Yankees some playoff games.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2005
Dodgers will win NL West
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderContenders or pretenders? Here's the lowdown on who will win division titles this season.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2005
Pitching will determine White Sox's fate
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderWill 2005 be the Year of the White Sox? It could be if their veteran pitching staff holds up.
Story | Conversation | March 08, 2005
A differential of opinion
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThe Yankees may have the best record in the "real" standings, but they're nothing to get geeked about.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2004
Contreras, Mussina real concerns
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThe Yankees are in a collective slump, but the real worry for New York resides in its starting rotation.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2004Brown would give Yanks a better staff
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWith the possible addition of Kevin Brown, the Yankees would have a great rotation in 2004.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2003Yankees' demise greatly exaggerated
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhat's wrong with the Yankees? Did small-ball really decide the Series? Answers to these, and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2003Less hyperbole; more clean play
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comLike most things involving the Yankees and Red Sox, the aftermath of Game 3 was greatly overblown.
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