16 Results for paul konerko

Appreciating Ichiro's 'record'

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

Gee, I don't know ... I certainly heard plenty about Ichiro Suzuki's new "record." What about you? Is this the first you've hear...

Blog | September 14, 2009

Careful what you wish for, White Sox

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...about what happens after this October, particularly considering that the lineup currently features 33-year-old Paul Konerko, 35-year-old Jermaine Dye, and 38-year-old Jim Thome ... with their replacements nowhere in...

Blog | May 21, 2009

Projecting forward ... looking back

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Rob Neyer reviews his preseason picks and compares them to the projected end-of-the-season records for select AL teams.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 13, 2006

Surprise performances are part of history

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

While stars rule the headlines, lesser-known players have always stepped up in the clutch to help teams capture glory.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005

Finding each team's weak spot

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

All eight playoff teams have weaknesses that can be exploited. Rob Neyer points them out.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 04, 2005

Late meltdown costs Indians

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Even though the Indians missed the playoffs, they still managed to accomplish a lot this season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 03, 2005

Greinke still trying to find groove

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Zack Greinke was supposed to be the next Greg Maddux, but he's a long way off.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 16, 2005

Edgar carried a big stick

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

The list of great designated hitters is a short one, mostly because there haven't been that many long-time DHs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 16, 2005

Stats, age foretell prospect's story

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

To identify future stars, just find the youngest players in each good league who are holding their own.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 28, 2005

Orioles minimally improved, if that

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

While the Orioles added Miguel Tejada and Rafael Palmeiro to their team, they aren't a vastly improved club.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2004

Tigers a sleeper? Not a chance

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

While the last two World Series champs were long shots, don't count on the Tigers being a big surprise in '04.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2004

Going around the diamond

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Questions on Mark Prior, Leo Mazzone and Mike Hampton, and Roberto Alomar fill up the e-mailbag.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2003

For some, major moves needed to stay afloat

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The trade deadline means minor tweaks for some teams, and major moves for others in order to stay in contention.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2003

Offensive woes continue for Phils, White Sox, A's

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Expected to be serious contenders this season, the Phillies, White Sox and A's continue to struggle along.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2003

Thomas far better than advertised

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

In comparing the careers of Frank Thomas and Edgar Martinez, Thomas comes out the more productive player.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2003