Monday Mendozas
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...t argue with any of them, except to say that some of the blame for the Vernon Wells contract might belong to ownership, who by some accounts pressured Ricciardi to lock up Wells no...
Blog | October 05, 2009What's to be done with Milton Bradley?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...been suggested by some that the Cubs might be able to send him to Toronto for Vernon Wells. Though Wells' contract is almost as onerous as Alfonso Soriano's, I'd...
Blog | September 21, 2009Who's running the show in Toronto?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...on a pipeline of pitching talent from the farm system. The model just doesn't work well for a team that's supposed to be in the playoffs last year, as the Yankees...
Blog | September 14, 2009Baseball's worst 'Ricciardis'
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...some fun with the worst contracts in baseball, all building up to this big finish: 1. Vernon Wells (Toronto Blue Jays). Cot's Baseball Contracts - the incredibly awesome site where I got these...
Blog | August 12, 2009Friday Filberts
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...then fed protein shakes on their way to becoming full-grown Filberts ... • I recently equated Vernon Wells' contract with Alex Rios' contract. As Dave Cameron points out -- mercifully, without mentioning me...
Blog | July 10, 2009Jays dump Ryan
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Ryan that ridiculous contract in the first place? Particularly considering the ridiculous contracts he gave to Vernon Wells and Alex Rios? Contracts that may hamstring the franchise for some years to come? I don...
Blog | July 08, 2009Video: BBTN Web Gems, June 28
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotBaseball Tonight reviews the top defensive plays from Sunday.
Blog | June 29, 2009Are the Blue Jays for real?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...plenty of offense to get going. Behind Scutaro and Hill come the bats of Alex Rios, Vernon Wells, Adam Lind, Millar, Scott Rolen, Lyle Overbay, Rod Barajas, and Travis Snider. --snip-- When the season...
Blog | April 28, 2009Wednesday Wangdoodles
Rob Neyer...him to hitting when they return to actual play. • The Blue Jays still owe Vernon Wells a lot of money. Will he be worth it? • Jeff Pearlman's got a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 18, 2009Top 10 All-Star Games
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThe best games in All-Star history? Ted Williams' game-winning blast at Briggs Stadium in Detroit put 1941 on our list.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008
Good young pitchers in Toronto's system
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderThe Blue Jays need to solve their pitching puzzle to be considered a serious contender, writes Rob Neyer.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2005
Excluding A-Rod would be lunacy
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comPlaying for a lousy team has never been a reason to exclude players from MVP consideration (see: Cal Ripken).
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2003Tigers better be careful with Bonderman
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhile it must be tempting to slot the 20-year-old Jeremy Bonderman into their rotation, the Tigers should be cautious to not overexpose the young right-hander.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2003Blue Jays astutely following the John Hart Model
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comIn signing both Vernon Wells and Eric Hinske to five-year contracts, the Blue Jays are following a plan that should lead to future success.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2003Dahlen stands out on pre-'43 Veterans ballot
Rob Neyer...in the National League in slugging percentage. From 1904 (his rookie season) through 1915, Magee might as well have been the National League's second greatest hitter (trailing only the great Honus Wagner). After a...
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