Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Teixeira a defensive wizard for Yankees
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMark Teixeira is struggling with the bat this postseason, but he's making up for it by playing outstanding defense at first base for the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009ALCS: A scoring rarity
Jerry Crasnick...and Teixeira combined for only the second 8-6-3 putout in postseason history. Angels outfielder Bobby Abreu overran second base on a double, and Jeter took the relay, whirled and fired to Teixeira...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009Little, if any, suspense left in ALCS
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez leading the way, the Yankees blew out the Angels in Game 4 of the ALCS and are now within one win of reaching the Fall Classic.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Angels create their own celebration
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Angels watched the Yankees celebrate in Game 2, and in Game 3 they made it a point to have their own little party.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009ALCS: Burnett dominates, then walks tightrope
Jerry Crasnick9:45 p.m. ET A.J. Burnett threw nine straight fastballs to Bobby Abreu before retiring him on that long foul fly to Johnny Damon. That was a heck of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009ALCS: Burnett bringing the heat, stifling Angels
Jerry Crasnick8:55 p.m. ET A.J. Burnett hit 96 mph on the gun against Bobby Abreu and Torii Hunter in the first inning, and he's been in the 93-95 range...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009Angels' Hunter embraces leadership role
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlong with having a big season offensively, Torii Hunter has displayed a fiery side in his role as a leader with the Angels.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Players who've thrived for losing teams
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlaying for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Sizing up the August trade candidates
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009Free agents who've thrived on the cheap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRussell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Plate discipline so important nowadays
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's the old nature versus nurture debate. Is plate discipline a God-given skill, a learned behavior, or a combination of the two?
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Pounding the pavement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn recognition of the nation's 8.5 percent jobless rate, this week's installment of Starting 9 catches up with some familiar faces who failed to hook on through free agency.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Giants' present plans include Sandoval
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarved for offense, the Giants plan to go with "natural born hitter" Pablo Sandoval as their starting third baseman to start the season.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009White Sox veterans know the score
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe old guard won't be caught off guard in Chicago. Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko and Jim Thome are well aware the White Sox are trying to get younger.
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