They're called 'prospects' for a reason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Cubs' offense often inept in many ways
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs are muddling along in that middle ground between waiting to erupt and going nowhere fast.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009AL East … King Albert … and lots more
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Hefty price tag on Strasburg's talent
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe ultra-talented Stephen Strasburg is expected to be the No. 1 pick of the Nationals on Tuesday. But that'll be only the beginning of a long, costly process led by superagent Scott Boras.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Cubs now a much more balanced team
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA short-lived run in each of the past two Octobers pushed the Cubs to balance their lineup better for 2009.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009Looking for competition? Here you go
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Abreu waiting for market to open
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comobby Abreu's overall stats suggest "star," but he's often viewed as a complementary-type player. Landing a job at his desired salary could prove difficult.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008Maddux issues one last heartfelt pitch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the baseball world in his hometown for the winter meetings, Greg Maddux dropped by to deliver a heartfelt and graceful goodbye.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Rays' hopes riding on ice-cold bats of Pena, Longoria
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTampa Bay's Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria have gone cold at the worst time imaginable.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008Red Sox pull off a magical comeback victory
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeft for dead, the Red Sox rallied for eight runs in the final three innings in Game 5 to stun Tampa Bay and extend their season for at least one more game.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Punch your ticket with a top-notch 1-2-3 rotation
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTeams with the deepest, most balanced rotations stand the best chance of making an October run. We rank each team based on its 1-2-3 starters.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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