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Rob NeyerSweetSpot | Chats | E-mailRob Neyer is a senior writer at ESPN.com. He began his career with legendary baseball author (and now Red Sox executive) Bill James, then joined Stats Inc. and wrote about MLB, the NFL and the NBA. Neyer joined ESPN.com in 1996, and it's believed that he's written more words for the site than anybody. Neyer contributes regularly to ESPN Radio and ESPNEWS. |
Eventually, Damon will remain a Yankee
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotYes, Johnny Damon says he has to think about moving on. But no, he's not really going anywhere. Not according to Craig Calcaterra, anyway: My kids al...
Blog | December 16, 2009Who Is Jack Zduriencik?
...Cy Young winner Cliff Lee in an offseason deal some are calling a "heist." (Listen to Rob Neyer, left). Actually, according to SportsNation, Jack Zduriencik isn't any of those things. Instead, voters say...
Blog Entry | December 16, 2009Wednesday Wangdoodles
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotToday's links are the most important things you'll click this week ... * I don't link capriciously. I believe in my links. Which isn't to suggest tha...
Blog | December 16, 2009Most valuable pitcher of the 2000s
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMariano Rivera stood out from all other pitchers in the 2000s by delivering dominant season after dominant season.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Red Sox spend less, win more
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotSometimes the math is so obvious, it's almost blinding. Case in point: Say goodbye to Jason Bay and hello to Mike Cameron. Bay Cameron Now sit dow...
Blog | December 15, 2009White Sox collecting outfielders
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotImprobably enough, the Dodgers have unloaded Juan Pierre. Because, you know, the White Sox didn't already have enough questionable outfielders. Anyway...
Blog | December 15, 2009Podcast: Neyer on Halladay, Lee deal
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotRob Neyer shares his thoughts on the deal involving Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. Neyer also expects the...
Blog | December 15, 2009
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Rob Neyer shares his thoughts on the deal involving Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. Neyer expects the Mariners...
Audio PodCast | December 15, 2009At what cost, Holliday?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotIt's not often that I'm nonplussed by the things that baseball teams do, or are said to be thinking about doing. I've seen a lot of strange things in ...
Blog | December 15, 2009Mariners pulling off a heist
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotDave Cameron really, really, really likes what the Mariners seem to be doing. The big finish: This is, quite frankly, a heist. The Mariners are getti...
Blog | December 15, 2009Angels paying Matsui what he's worth
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotWith Vladimir Guerrero gone, the Angels need a new designated hitter. And according to Tyler Kepner, they've (almost) got one: According to an offic...
Blog | December 14, 2009Power shifting in AL West?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotThis week's megadeal isn't yet complete, but we might as well start analyzing its many (prospective) implications. Here's Larry Stone on what it means...
Blog | December 14, 2009Red Sox close to signing Lackey?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotGosh, it sure sounds like a deal might be close: Free-agent right-hander John Lackey underwent a physical Monday with the Red Sox, an indication that...
Blog | December 14, 2009MLB Insider Rob Neyer
Welcome to SportsNation! On Monday, ESPN.com MLB Insider Rob Neyer will drop by to chat some baseball. His list of the top 100 players of the...
Chat | December 14, 2009Monday Mendozas
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotWith the Winter Meetings just a memory and Santa Season upon us, do you really have time to be reading about baseball? If not, please let me know so I...
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