Southpaws in the spotlight
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe resurgent Andy Pettitte faces the shaky Cole Hamels in Saturday night's pivotal Game 3 of World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009They'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, 2009Dealing an ace can be a crapshoot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009Starters who can't win for losing
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJavier Vazquez and Doug Davis are among the starters with .500 or losing records who've been better than the W's and L's would suggest.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009Promising Indians go from first to worst
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Hafner pushes to return to his old form
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter playing in only 57 games last season due to an injured right shoulder, Travis Hafner knows he needs to produce in a big way for the Indians in '09.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 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, 2009Pavano agrees to deal with Tribe
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians signed free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2009Pirates, Vazquez near deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Pirates are close to a two-year, $4 million deal with infielder Ramon Vazquez.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Agent: Renteria, Giants closing in on deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe agent for shortstop Edgar Renteria said hat he's making significant progress toward a deal that would bring the five-time All-Star to the Giants.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Phillies to name Amaro general manager; Arbuckle leaving front office
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Philadelphia Phillies plan to announce Monday that assistant general manager Ruben Amaro has been promoted to replace departing GM Pat Gillick, a baseball source confirmed Sunday.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008In wake of Sabathia trade, LaPorta now a name to know
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBeing the centerpiece of the package the Indians acquired in the CC Sabathia trade suddenly has made Matt LaPorta a hot player to watch.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008Reyes still considered king of thieves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" breaks down the top base stealers in the game, leading off with the Mets' Jose Reyes.
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