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Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...this season. Primarily, the Mariners' two DH's this season have been Griffey and Mike Sweeney, both of whom have been below-average American League hitters. Among the 14 American League teams...
Blog | September 03, 2009Gaining faith in the M's
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...handed batter -- though two would be preferable -- would give Don Wakamatsu a great deal more flexibility. Mike Sweeney was supposed to be that guy, but he pretty obviously can't hit anymore. Veteran...
Blog | July 25, 2009Royals need luck and skill
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderIf new Royals GM Dayton Moore is as good as advertised, there really is reason for hope in Kansas City, writes Rob Neyer.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006
Pujols over Lee at first base
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderUsing an "All-Star formula," here's the starting lineups for the Midsummer Classic – and it includes a few surprises.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2005
Baird has options ... and holes to fill
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThe Royals need to break up their team and make trades that could put them in line to prosper in the future.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2004Barry Bonds of Triple-A
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comCalvin Pickering is tearing up Triple-A with 11 homers in 12 games for Omaha. So why isn't he in the majors?
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2004Expect plenty of sleepers to emerge
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comAs many as four so-called "third-place teams" could be playing important games once October rolls around.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 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, 2004Royals' offseason filled with positives
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comAdding Juan Gonzalez to their lineup could potentially be a huge upgrade for the Royals in 2004.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2004Royals 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, 2003Royals produce when it's needed most
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comFaced with a desperate situation Sunday, the Royals salvaged the final game of their series against the Twins.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2003Plenty of cracks in Royals' arsenal
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comDespite starting the second half with a seven-game lead in the AL Central, the Royals face an uphill battle.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2003Going around the majors ...
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comTaking a quick glance at the standings finds a surging Blue Jays team ... and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2003Royals, Pirates building early surprise stories
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comIn assembling their rosters for this season, the surprising Royals and Pirates did so mostly in very different ways.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2003Dipping into the e-mailbag
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comFrom the Red Sox picking up Pedro Martinez's option to the red-hot Pirates, Rob answers a few of the questions in his jam-packed e-mailbag.
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