Can't-miss pitchers often miss
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comStephen Strasburg is considered a can't-miss pitching prospect, but history shows that even sure things don't always pan out.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009Friday Filberts
Rob Neyer...he means that in a good way). • Jeff Passan's written the definitive piece about Mark Prior's pitching mechanics. And I'll bet you a dollar you're pulling for Prior after...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 13, 2009With Prior, Cubs in good hands
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comIf he remains healthy, the return of Mark Prior should provide the spark the Cubs need to win the NL Central.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004Pitchers an unpredictable lot
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comJudging how pitchers will perform is a difficult task. For evidence, look no further than Josh Beckett.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2004Cautionary pitching tales
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comMark Prior has been dominant for two seasons in the majors. But he's far from a lock for the Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2004No more small-ball
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comIt's been a long winter without baseball, but it's finally time to put the toys away for the real thing.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2004Prior's been great ... so far
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comMark Prior has been dominant for two seasons in the majors. But he's far from a lock for the Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2004Griffey bound for Cooperstown
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhile Ken Griffey Jr. in recent years has been a shell of his former self, he's still on course to wind up in Cooperstown.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2004Don't expect big dropoff from Sheff, Schill
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comGary Sheffield and Curt Schilling are getting multiyear deals even though both are on the wrong side of 35.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2003Royals will face uphill climb in '04
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThe Royals had a surprisingly good season in 2003. Much will have to fall in place for even better results in '04.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2003Pedro-Clemens a super show
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThose who say Pedro vs. Rocket is a remarkable matchup know what they're talking about.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2003History repeats itself for Cubs
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comBlowing Game 6 of the NLCS wasn't the first, or worst, untimely collapse for the Cubs in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2003Hard facts on soft-tossers
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comKnuckleball pitchers are rare in the postseason. So where does Tim Wakefield's performance in Game 1 rank?
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2003Putting the blame where it belongs
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comDon't blame the A's formula for another early playoff exit. They just need to keep their heads in the game.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2003Going around the diamond
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comQuestions on Mark Prior, Leo Mazzone and Mike Hampton, and Roberto Alomar fill up the e-mailbag.
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