Young arms feel the 'grind' at this point
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom pitch counts to innings limits, Starting 9 assesses how several young pitchers are positioned for the stretch drive.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 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, 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, 2009Burnett, Yankees agree on 5-year deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached preliminary agreement on a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the New York Yankees, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008Agent: Red Sox reach out to agent for right-hander Burnett
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRed Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent by phone Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander, a baseball source said.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Phils suffering from poor RISP management
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter going 1-for-28 with runners in scoring position at Tampa Bay, the Phillies have to feel fortunate to be headed home with the series tied at one game apiece.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 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, 2008In familiar spot, Red Sox turn to Matsuzaka to lead the way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFor the third time in the last five years, the Red Sox are faced with a do-or-die situation in the ALCS. Up on the hill for the Sox in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rays, will be Daisuke Matsuzaka.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008No sweat … Matsuzaka delivers masterful effort for Red Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDaisuke Matsuzaka flirted with a no-hitter into the seventh inning and came away with a masterful performance in the Red Sox's victory in Game 1 over the Rays.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 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, 2008Rays look to continue dominance at home in showdown against Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rays have the best home record in the majors heading into their showdown series against the Red Sox at the Trop.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Grading last offseason's free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis week's edition of Starting 9 looks back at last winter's free agents, and assigns them grades from "A" through "F."
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Lester's no-hitter part of an amazing tale
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJon Lester didn't just return after being diagnosed with cancer. He came back and threw a no-hitter.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008Gordon attempting to put difficult rookie season behind him
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Gordon's rookie year last season was one to file away and forget. He plans on making his second year one to remember.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008Source: Kuroda to travel to USA to mull MLB offers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPitcher Hiroki Kuroda, the most hotly-pursued starter on this winter's free agent market, will travel to the United States this week to meet with his agent and go over offers from major-league clubs, a source told ESPN.com.
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