WBC to blame for Soria's injury?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...their preparation during spring training, it's a problem.” Soria pitched only two innings for Mexico in the WBC, missing 17 days of spring training. Moore makes the point that the primary reason...
Blog | May 13, 2009Yankees' shortstop of the future
Rob Neyer...Fact is, Pena has always demonstrated world class defense since being signed by the Yankees out of Mexico in 2005, but his improvement with the bat is what's elevated him to legitimate major league...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2009Pitch counts aren't a hindrance to WBC
Rob Neyer...translation cost the Cuban team the use of two of its relievers for its elimination game with Mexico on Sunday. They won though, so no harm no foul. And, as the article notes, it may...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 18, 2009Playing WBC in November just not the solution
Rob Neyer...the highest risk. Often players are asked to balance country versus common sense. Jerry Manuel asked Team Mexico to limit Oliver Perez's innings this spring. If they have a chance to win, don't...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 06, 2009Ratings are down, but MLB is still rich
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderAlthough TV ratings are down for the playoffs, MLB is still awash in money, and that's good news for fans, writes Rob Neyer.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2006
Drugs, suspensions interrupted promising career
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderSteve Howe was once one of the game's best relievers. But we'll never know how good he could have been.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006
Classic adds drama to March
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThe World Baseball Classic took attention away from spring training -- and that's a good thing.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2006Team USA loss really no big deal
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderSo the United States fell way short in its bid to win the World Baseball Classic. Oh well, it's no big deal.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2006
Continuing the umpire discussion
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderReaders voice their thoughts on Rob Neyer's last column about Bob Davidson's botched call in the U.S.-Japan WBC game.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006
Take the 'heart' out of umpiring
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderRob Neyer says there's no reason any WBC games should be umpired by men from the same country as one of the teams.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006
Pondering this week in baseball
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderIt's been some week, hasn't it? Rob Neyer answers questions about Team USA, Kirby Puckett and Barry Bonds.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2006
Latinos have left an indelible mark on the game
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThere have been some great Latino players over the last 25 years. Here are the best at each position.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2006
WBC will be a pleasant diversion
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderNow that Cuba's in, it's appropriate to get excited about the World Baseball Classic. But not too excited.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2006
Stars that shine forever
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderHere's an all-star team composed purely of players born outside the U.S.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2005
Caminiti was heart and soul of '96 Padres
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderJust eight years ago, Ken Caminiti was as good as anybody – even Barry Bonds.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2004
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