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NL MVP Pujols my No. 1 pick in '09

Eric Karabell

...the postseason, where the pitching took over and delivered the City of Brotherly Love its second World Series title in 126 years. But Howard wasn't the MVP of the National League. I don...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Plenty to learn from Week 1

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a closer look at some of the surprise hot starters around the league, such as Spencer Hawes and Quentin Richardson.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008

How this year's playoffs affect next season's fantasy drafts

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell describes how lasting impressions from the playoffs will play into next season's draft-day decisions, for better or for worse.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Philly sports fans are a unique bunch, and the Phillies are due

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

In an excerpt from his new book "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments," Eric Karabell puts into words what it means to be a Philly sports fan.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Shoppach, Tatis, those other 2008 fantasy heroes

Eric Karabell

It's a terrific feeling when you know you've got a fantasy baseball championship in the bag. Of course, you couldn't have done it alone. You might hav...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2008

Relief Efforts: How many closers are truly safe?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell places labels on the closers of all 30 teams, and states that only a small percentage are truly safe.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

Euphoric about Eugenio; closers, Bush, mail

Eric Karabell

...durability have always made me avoid him. The Brewers can win the division, maybe even the World Series, I don't think they care about hurting Weeks's feelings. That said, I wouldn't...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2008

Ten fantasy reasons why Tribe got terrible

Eric Karabell

...fan. Nobody likes to lose. Rebuilding stinks. Last fall, the Indians were one game from the World Series. Now they're in last place, behind even the Kansas City Royals. Fantasy owners have thrown...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 07, 2008

Relief Efforts: National League bullpen breakdowns

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at each National League bullpen situation and forecasts who will get the most saves and how many they'll rack up.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

OPS stories, surprises, projected leaders

Eric Karabell

Littered amongst the thousands of questions I received in Thursday morning's chat session was one -- well, really, about a dozen -- from a guy in Oreg...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2008

Man, the AL stinks for fantasy

Eric Karabell

...NL. Hey, I don't know which league will win the All-Star Game or the World Series, but it's a totally different argument. For fantasy baseball, where individuals take control, the AL...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2008

Karabell: How is Lofton still a free agent?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell wonders aloud why Kenny Lofton is still out of work and then examines several teams who could use his services.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008

Don't get too excited about Joba

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell examines the fantasy potential of Joba Chamberlain as a starter.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008

Predicting the top 10 for stolen bases

Eric Karabell

...April 2 | March 26 I got to thinking, aren't the Jerry Owens types of the fantasy world a bit like Joe Borowski? You know you shouldn't draft relief pitching early because closers are...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 04, 2008

Relief Efforts: Rating the closers

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell rates the bullpens 1-30, naming closers, next-in-lines and stealth candidates for saves.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008