It's all or nothing with Reynolds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlready among baseball's best sluggers, Mark Reynolds is more concerned about being a complete player than he is about his record number of strikeouts.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009K.C.'s bullpen 'heated' and ready to go
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Royals' bullpen should be a strength in '09, but their starting staff will need to improve for them to be legitimate contenders.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009D-backs digest disappointing season
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIf the Diamondbacks are going to show they're for real in the NL West, new faces need to acclimate and old questions must be answered.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009Accomplished arms who may press on for '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Randy Johnson to Mike Mussina to Greg Maddux, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished pitchers who might call it a career at the end of 2008.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Lines drawn when it comes to assessing Dunn's value
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe statistical and scouting communities are mostly at odds over Adam Dunn. Although he has a high on-base percentage, he also strikes out a whole lot.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008Dodgers make statement, sweep away Diamondbacks
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Dodgers followed up an eight-game losing streak with an eight-game winning streak to now lead the NL West.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008Players who really produce in September
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJimmy Rollins and Randy Johnson are among nine players who have put together impressive numbers in the final month of the season.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Ranking contenders' bullpens
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFactoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Players who show their value all over the diamond
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPaying tribute to the super-utility players, those who've made a contribution at three or more positions this season.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008No automatic outs among this group of pitchers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith Micah Owings topping the list, Starting 9 pays tribute to baseball's best-hitting pitchers -- guys who instill fear when they step to the plate.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008Melvin has his D-backs lineup in good working order
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMaybe it's due to maturity. Maybe they're more patient at the plate. But whatever the reason, the D-backs now have one of the most powerful lineups in all of baseball.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008Haren, Webb share ability to get hitters out
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNew addition Dan Haren has little in common with D-backs ace Brandon Webb except for one key area: getting hitters out.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008Dealing Diamondbacks ready to strike in 2008
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAn Arizona team that posted the best record in the National League in 2007 just got a whole lot more formidable.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007Saving Webb already pays off for D-backs
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe D-backs' decision to save Brandon Webb an extra day has already paid off, allowing their ace to open a critical weekend series in Colorado.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007Nine players who need to step up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWho are the potential difference-makers for contending clubs down the stretch? "Starting 9" focuses on players who could play pivotal roles.
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