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Least valuable pitcher of the 2000s

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Statistically speaking, Sidney Ponson probably wasn't the worst pitcher of the 2000s. But perhaps no other pitcher was more more adept at raising expectations and then dashing them than the Aruban knight.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Sox mailbag: Pitching, SS concerns

Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.com

What are Halladay, Beckett worth, and will Boston pay?

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Baseball's all-time 'train-wreck' seasons

David Schoenfield, ESPN.com

The 2009 Mets have company as one of several teams in baseball history that have had "train-wreck" seasons -- disastrous results despite high hopes.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Top fantasy baseball prospects for 2009, Part I

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey takes a look at the top 100 fantasy prospects for the 2009 season. In Part 1, Grey highlights Matt Wieters as his best option.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2009

Universal Pitcher Values: The full list

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

The full list of pitchers and their Universal Pitcher Values.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009

Pitching, defense among Tigers' chief concerns

Jonah Keri, Special to ESPN.com

The Tigers will once again find themselves trailing the White Sox in overall talent and looking up at the Twins.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

No-name bullpen big part of Rays' turnaround

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Rays' bullpen is not made up of household names, but instead a group of guys who just keep getting big outs, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008

Sorry, dudes: Guys you didn't want on your fantasy team

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

Minor Achievements: Lessons learned in scouting

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey offers up some lessons he learned in scouting, including how he was so wrong on Matt Holliday.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008

Tigers set-up man Rodney comes off disabled list

ESPN.com news services

The Tigers activated set-up man Fernando Rodney on Monday.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008

Edinson shuts out the lights on the Phillies

ESPN.com

Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Brett Myers took a no-hitter into the seventh, but Edinson Volquez came out on top. EASY ROAD By Mark Simon, ESPN Re...

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Give some credit to early architects of D-backs, Rays

Jonah Keri, Special to ESPN.com

There are plenty of good reasons why the previous regimes in Tampa and Arizona were dismissed. But it's only fair to recognize their past contributions, to give credit where credit's due.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

Sanchez unsure he'll be ready to go by Opening Day

Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased infielder Luis Rivas' contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and will start him at second base on Opening Day if Freddy Sanchez's sore shoulder isn't better.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Top fantasy prospects: Nos. 21-70

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey has given you the best (top 20) of this year's crop of prospects; now he offers the rest, dishing out 50 more names for your consideration.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2008

Huntington: 'We need to make decisions for the right reasons'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Logic says it's going to take a while, but the Pirates have put a plan in place that focuses on the type of ground-floor, foundation-building moves that will have an enduring effect.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2008