| 2009 STATS | FANTASY 2009 | |||||
| ERA | W-L | SV | SO | WHIP | OWN(WK+/-) | AVG DRAFT |
| 2.33 | 4-2 | 25 | 56 | 1.13 | 93.6(0.0) | 111.4 |
Buster Blog: Closer Market
Buster blogs about the Nationals signing Matt Capps and the impact on Jose Valverde and the teams that need a closer
Video | December 24, 2009A New Year's resolution for agents
Buster OlneyJason Bay's agent has been calling the Red Sox in an attempt to re-engage in negotiations, writes Nick Cafardo, and the only way to make a deal happen...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 24, 2009
Eight options for the Mets, post-"Baywatch"
Buster OlneyFor the Mets, there are already legitimate questions about whether Jason Bay is the right investment for their ballpark. He is a below-average defende...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
The Orioles: Look out in 2011, people
Keith LawIf the Baltimore Orioles were going to sign a closer, better Mike Gonzalez than Jose Valverde or Fernando Rodney; they are both inferior options and, in Valverde's case, he was apparently...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Astros finalize deal with reliever Lyon
Associated PressReliever Brandon Lyon and the Astroscompleted a $15 million, three-year contract on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Marlins deal Lindstrom
Associated PressThe Astros have reached a deal to acquire Matt Lindstrom from the Marlins. He is flying to Houston for a physical, sources told ESPN's Peter Gammons.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Pavano, 2 others accept arbitration
Associated PressMinnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009What Wagner brings to Braves
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...least nice to know that the Braves won't be doing something incredibly stupid like signing Jose Valverde to a 3 year, $30 million contract. If Wagner's reasonably healthy, he'll make another...
Blog | December 02, 2009Deadline looming for arbitration offers
Associated PressWorld Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero and Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Chapman's next step
Jorge Arangure Jr.In late July, Aroldis Chapman and Edwin Mejia appeared to be best friends together on a European vacation. Soon after Chapman's defection from the Cub...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Early Top 200 rankings for 2010
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Minnesota Twins
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Minnesota Twins, who surged to make the playoffs, met a real power and folded -- and now need to start worrying about Joe Mauer's contract and other future issues.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009
Hoffman will add to record in 2010
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...284 Francisco Cordero: .308 Joe Nathan: .253 Francisco Rodriguez: .269 Brad Lidge: .319 Eddie Guardado: .284 Jose Valverde: .273 There's a selection bias here, of course; pitchers who give up a high...
Blog | October 05, 20092009 Fantasy Baseball Awards
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey bestows some special awards for the 2009 fantasy baseball season.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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