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Mussina may help fantasy owners with retirement

James Quintong

...20-win campaign in his final big league season. But oddly enough, the sudden retirement of Salomon Torres (who also went out with a bang) actually has more fantasy impact than the potential Hall...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2008

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Angels would be fine without K-Rod

...want to spend what it takes to retain Kerry Wood; • the Brewers just learned that Salomon Torres is retiring; and • the Cardinals shouldn't assume that Ryan Franklin will continue to thrive...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Time to check the shopping lists

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Free agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Torres closes out career with bang

James Quintong

...saves at the draft. Well, you won't have to worry about paying too much for Salomon Torres next year; the veteran reliever surprisingly announced his retirement Tuesday. Torres was a textbook example of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Economy starting to hit baseball

The Rockies chose cheap over classy, writes Mark Kiszla. The Rockies are now the epicenter of trade talks, writes Troy Renck. The Phillies, Angels and...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2008

After earning career-high 28 saves in '08, veteran reliever Torres retires

ESPN.com news services

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Salomon Torres retired Tuesday after 12 major league seasons.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Brewers could rebuild pitching by making some trades

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

The Brewers have a big supply of prospects coming, but the franchise is deeper in position players than pitchers.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Brewers plan to make offer to Sabathia soon, GM says

ESPN.com news services

CC Sabathia will soon be receiving a contract offer from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Phils, Rays bullpens different yet dynamic

PHILADELPHIA -- If this World Series returns to St. Petersburg, it may -- with all due respect to Cole Hamels and James Shields -- turn into a bullpen...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Still going …

12:22 a.m. ET This game is nearing its fifth hour, and one look around Fenway's "upper deck" reveals there are more than a few empty red seats. The R...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2008

Celebrities at Dodger Stadium

...with keeping the Phillies off the board in the ninth inning as his closer did. After Salomon Torres loaded the bases by allowing three straight hits to kick off the ninth, Pedro Feliz hit...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2008

Brewers stave off elimination, grab Game 3 from Phillies

Associated Press

J.J. Hardy and the Milwaukee Brewers did just enough to keep their postseason alive for another day.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2008

FUN FACTS: BREWERS VS. PHILLIES

Ted Bauer

...8 seconds. Side note: some teammates call him "Pineapple Express." Ha. Seth Rogen! (5) Brewers closer Salomon Torres is a pretty devout Jehovah's Witness. (6) Phillies catcher Chris Coste has two books in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Why the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

This prediction comes with no warranty whatsoever, but we're doing it anyway: The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008