Diamondbacks shuffle closers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at the closer situation in Arizona after a freak season-ending injury to Chad Qualls.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Aardsma's the man in Seattle
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at the latest bullpen news, including David Aardsma being named the closer in Seattle.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Manny will be worth the wait
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell writes that Manny Ramirez should not be dropped in leagues, and that he'll produce top-25 numbers upon his return.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009Young NL center fielders struggling
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at a number of young center fielders like Cameron Maybin, Jordan Schafer and Dexter Fowler, whose production doesn't yet match their hype.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Relief Efforts: Bell's quick start no fluke
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses Heath Bell's hot start in San Diego, as well as the latest on the closer situation in Colorado.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Carpenter sharp in 2009 debut
Eric KarabellEric Karabell looks back at Thursday's action, including Chris Carpenter pitching well in his 2009 debut, building off a strong spring training.
Story | April 10, 2009Relief Efforts: Injury landed Trevor Hoffman in bargain bin
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell says that, when potential saves are on the line, it's important to look everywhere, including the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009Spring position battles to watch
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at each position's top spring battle to watch, highlighted by the Indians' catcher/first base situation.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009Camp notes: Don't count Jones out just yet
Eric Karabell...in camp with the Texas Rangers on a minor league contract, signed only a week before spring training opened. Yep, a five-time All-Star with 371 career home runs and 10 Gold Gloves...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009In case you missed it: 2008's late bloomers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks for some potential sleepers in young players who finished 2008 on a high note.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2009Relief Efforts: Spring bullpen rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell does a quick rundown of each team's bullpen situation as spring training starts.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009Furcal can be top-five shortstop again
Eric Karabell...should repeat itself year after annoying year. He sprained his ankle on a nasty collision in spring training 2007, and it hampered his numbers all season, even though he didn't miss that many...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2008Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric 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, 2008Is Lee's AL Cy Young season a fluke?
Eric Karabell...him the following season, as well as the Cleveland Indians! Lee didn't have a notable spring training, but he was under contract and the other contenders for the fifth starter job had options...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2008Relief Efforts: Where do Braves go with Smoltz gone?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the Braves' bullpen situation now that John Smoltz is out for the year, as well as the Yankees' pen now that Joba Chamberlain is a starter.
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