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Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Cubs closer situation a mess
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a closer look at the Chicago Cubs' closer situation -- Carlos Marmol now has the job recently vacated by Kevin Gregg.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Bad ERAs won't hurt some closers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at a handful of closers who will keep their jobs and pile up saves despite awful ERAs.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009Potential deals could shuffle bullpens
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at a number of closers who may move at the trade deadline, and the potential fallout from such deals.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009Perez's cloudy future as a closer
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the fortunes of Chris Perez, who was dealt to Cleveland over the weekend.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Relief Efforts: Don't worry about Brad Lidge's struggles
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the latest news about relief pitchers, including the early struggles of Brad Lidge.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 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, 2009Plenty to learn from Week 1
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric 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, 2008How this year's playoffs affect next season's fantasy drafts
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric 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, 2008Relief Efforts: How many closers are truly safe?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell places labels on the closers of all 30 teams, and states that only a small percentage are truly safe.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Relief Efforts: National League bullpen breakdowns
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric 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, 2008Karabell: How is Lofton still a free agent?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric 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, 2008Don't get too excited about Joba
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell examines the fantasy potential of Joba Chamberlain as a starter.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008Relief Efforts: Rating the closers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell rates the bullpens 1-30, naming closers, next-in-lines and stealth candidates for saves.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 200830 Questions: Who will save the most games for Chicago?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell hits the burning question on the Chicago Cubs: Which reliever will have the most value and save the most games?
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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