Is Molina the Giants' greatest catcher?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...the most homers in a season (27 in 1966) and was a two-time All-Star. Dietz, Santiago and Bob Brenly (.250, 90 homers, 327 RBIs, nine years) also were All-Stars. Kirt Manwaring (.246...
Blog | September 30, 2009Leyland misses big chance
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...game loss: 1. Jim Leyland definitely needed to pinch hit Magglio Ordonez for Brandon Inge or Ramon Santiago in the ninth, and if it didn't work make the needed substititions. That was a...
Blog | September 29, 2009Will the real 'Mr. Automatic' please stand up?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...ninth, he issued a walk for just the fourth time all season, but he did retire Ramon Santiago to clinch the Yankees' sweep of Detroit. I didn't remember that nickname for Rivera...
Blog | July 20, 2009A's unveil yet another kid starter
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...entered 2009 -- the year, not the season -- with three outstanding relievers, in Brad Ziegler, Joey Devine, and Santiago Casilla. They entered 2009 with two starters, Justin Duchscherer and Dana Eveland, who gave the club solid...
Blog | June 03, 2009Tigers trading offense for defense
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...featured the following hitters, Nos. 6 through 9: Brandon Inge -- .304 OBP (career) Matt Treanor -- .321 Ramon Santiago -- .310 Adam Everett -- .297 And then there's No. 2 hitter Marcus Thames, whose .302 career...
Blog | April 10, 2009Monday Mendozas
Rob Neyer...Michael Ynoa may have impressive tools … but it's his extraordinary eyes that the ladies (and Santiago Casilla) are talking about. • Can Mariano Rivera, at 39 this season, repeat his brilliant 2008? No...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 23, 2009Latinos have left an indelible mark on the game
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThere have been some great Latino players over the last 25 years. Here are the best at each position.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2006
As bad as it gets
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderHere are 10 teams that have done the least to help themselves this winter.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2005
Gibson made Boston's dream impossible
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderIn the '67 Series, the Red Sox and Cardinals had one thing in common – both had one truly outstanding starting pitcher.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2004
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, 2004It's all about '05 for Royals
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comAfter being a surprise playoff contender for much of last season, the Royals have fallen on hard times this year.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2004Sizing up the good ... and the bad
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhile the Angels, among others, have made significant additions, the White Sox are among clubs to have lost talent.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 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, 2004Division Series pivotal players
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comEach Division Series could hinge on the performance of one player. If so, these four could be on the hot seat.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2003Bonds exit would create Giant hole
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comIf Barry Bonds retires after this season, the Giants would face a difficult task of replacing him.
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