| 2009 STATS | FANTASY 2009 | |||||
| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP | BAA | OWN(WK+/-) | AVG DRAFT |
| 5.57 | 3-6 | 65 | 1.67 | .289 | 0.3(0.0) | 260.0 |
MLB Free Agency: Not Always Money Well Spent
SportsCenter...79 while leading the league in wild pitches twice. The second time was for good measure. Russ Ortiz, SP D-Backs 2005-06: Ortiz signed a 4 year-$33 million contract and was waived...
Blog | November 19, 2009Hot and cold Chicago-style Sammich Awards
Jayson StarkGet out the whole-wheat kaisers, grandma. It's time once again to salute the most sandwich-worthy feats of the last week. But first, let's present the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Houston Astros
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the Houston Astros, who are desperately in need of an intervention.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009
Astros ax Cooper; Clark takes over
Associated PressThe Houston Astros have fired manager Cecil Cooper.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009Deadline deals: From studs to duds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOne month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Rockies add veteran RHP Ortiz
Associated PressRuss Ortiz and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a minor league contract Sunday.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2009Jimenez outpitches Lincecum as Rockies increase lead over Giants
Associated PressUbaldo Jimenez threw eight strong innings, outpitching Tim Lincecum, and Seth Smith hit a two-run homer in the seventh that carried the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 23, 2009Three Strikes: The Pie cycle
Jayson StarkSTRIKE ONE -- IT'S ALL CYCLICAL DEPT. We've seen some unlikely guys hit for the cycle here at Three Strikes World Headquarters. But Felix Pie's adven...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 17, 2009
Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHere's the multimillion-dollar question: Will Stephen Strasburg -- the No. 1 pick in the June draft -- sign with the Washington Nationals? We'll soon find out.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009Hughes, Feliz finding value in set-up
James Quintong, ESPN.comJames Quintong discusses the recent trend of contenders using highly touted starting pitching prospects in relief roles, and how Phil Hughes and Neftali Feliz are thriving.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Three Strikes: Moyer heads to the bullpen
Jayson StarkThree Strikes is back from vacation. And boy, is there some tremendous stuff to catch up on. So here goes. STRIKE ONE -- BULLPEN LIFE BEGINS AT 46 DE...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 11, 2009
Phillies, Red Sox among trade winners
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhat happens when you acquire Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez? You're a trade deadline winner, as the Phillies and Red Sox are, respectively.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009Diary of a doubleheader
Nick Friedell...Fox. 1:40: And Fox strikes out … not a good start for the Cubs when Russ Ortiz has three strikeouts. 1:42: Carlos Lee is the Cub killer of all Cub killers. He...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 30, 2009Hart wins third straight start as Cubs power past Astros
Associated PressKevin Hart won his third straight start, Jake Fox and Milton Bradley hit back-to-back homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 12-3 Thursday for their 11th win in 14 games since the All-Star break.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 30, 2009Hendry gets his man
Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.comThe Chicago Cubs traded Kevin Hart shortly after he got the win for them, but obtained coveted lefty reliever John Grabow.
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