Yardbarker: Salomon Torres

The Cubs Will Win the N.L. Central Because of Milton Bradley, Just Ask Him

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:37:44 -0500

Even before the addition of Milton Bradley the Cubs were no doubt most people’s (myself included) favorite to win the division. The Brewers were strong last year but they still couldn’t hang with the Cubs AND they lost Ben Sheets, C.C. Sabathia, and Salomon Torres to make matter worse. The Cards are always [...]

Salomon Torres retires

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:55:17 -0500

You may have heard the news this afternoon that ex-Pirate and current Brewer Salomon Torres has retired. At first glance there probably seems like there's not much there, but I think this is worth spending at least a few minutes on for one simple reason: there's not one person that's enjoyed ...

Salomon Torres & The Milwaukee Brewers

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:45:11 -0500

Roll out the barrel. We'll have a barrel of fun. Roll out the barrel. We've got the blues on the run. The Beermakers. The Brew Crew. Harvey's Wallbangers. EX-Milwaukee Brewer Manager Dave Bristol once said: "There'll be two buses leaving the hotel for the park tomorrow. The two o'clock bus will be for those of you who need a little extra work. The empty bus will leave at five o'clock." These days, that five o'clock bus should have a few more passengers. A...

Sheets and Brewers continue to roll

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:09:34 -0500

Ben Sheets again showed why he is going to make a lot of money at the end of this season. Sheets was one out away from his third complete game of the season before his lone walk of the night got him lifted. Sheets went 8 2/3 innings and struck out five. He allowed seven hits and only one run in the Brewers 4-1 win over the Astros Saturday night. Sheets improved to 6-1 with the victory.

Eric Gagne Out as Closer in Milwaukee: FANTASY IMPACT

Sun, 11 May 2008 20:42:47 -0500

Eric Gagne has lost the closer's role in Milwaukee. We explain why and who you should grab in the mean time.

Get Your Gagne Insurance

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:50:50 -0500

We're only into the second week of the season, but fantasy owners who drafted Eric Gagne are starting to worry that their investment is in jeapordy. So what do you to when you want to protect your investment? You buy insurance. In this case, the insurance policy goes by two names - David Riske and Derrick Turnbow, two former closers who are currently pitching in setup roles for the Brewers, but are also waiting in the wings if Gagne reverts to the player who got rocked in almost every outing with Boston last season. He has already blown two saves so far this season, so the grumblings about him heading toward another implosion are not unwarranted. There have been reports from Milwaukee that the velocity on his fastball has been hovering in the high eighties. That is in stark contrast to the player who was once a dominant closer for the Dodgers and humming fastballs by hitters at close to 100 mph. Here is the 2008 statistical look at all three pitchers: Read the full article at: http://www.thefantasysportsforum.com/article.php?ID=255

Talking One for the Team - Hit by Pitch Videos

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:43:00 -0500

Getting hit by a pitch. It's baseball's version of a car crash in auto racing.

Change of Scenery for Top MLB Closers

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:01:04 -0500

With the recent trade of RP Jose Valverde, some of the top closers in the game will be with new clubs in 2008. FIO staff writer Rich Lerner discusses the closers who will see a change of scenery next year and project what may lay in store for them.

Troy Glaus done for the season. Richie Sexson swings and pulls a hammy

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:18:56 -0500

Troy Glaus under the microscope for possible steroid use is done for the season. While this just in, Richie Sexson swings and misses, again!!!

AROD Thank Your Wife For The Bad Karma

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:00:09 -0500

AROD's wife made all in the news in the NY with her F*U tee-shirt. Then last night AROD got bit by the bad Karma bug pulling up lame as he reached first. They say that Karma is a killa, and AROD may have had to pay the price for his wife.

Relief Rumors Begin...

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:50:29 -0500

According to the New York Post, Washington's Chad Cordero and John Rauch, Pittsburgh's Solomon Torres, and Texas pitchers Eric Gagne and Akinori Otsuka will most likely be on the trading block as the trading deadline approaches. All of these pitchers could make a strong contribution to the Mets bullpen.