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Dan RafaelBlog | ChatsDan Rafael is ESPN.com's boxing writer. Rafael began writing for ESPN.com in March 2005 after working for 5 years as the boxing writer for USA Today. |
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, 2009Deadline deals: From studs to duds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOne month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 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, 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, 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, 2009Tall Tales: Big moments for Big Unit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRandy Johnson versus ... John Kruk in the 1993 All-Star Game ... a dove ... the Braves in 2004. Here's a look at some of the most memorable moments -- good and bad -- in the Big Unit's storied career.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 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, 2009Second basemen gone wild
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSecond base appears to be a position of strength in 2009, with several second-sackers off to great offensive starts.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Rundown of winter meetings happenings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHere's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Dodgers make statement, sweep away Diamondbacks
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Dodgers followed up an eight-game losing streak with an eight-game winning streak to now lead the NL West.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008Later round draft picks who've developed rather nicely
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith a salute to some noteworthy late hits, "Starting 9" looks position-by-position at players who were drafted after the 10th round and proved to be well worth the wait.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Latin American arms elevating the Rockies
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comColorado's mound revival is largely a Latin thing. Ubaldo Jimenez, Franklin Morales and Manny Corpas have the type of stuff to make scouts gush and hitters quake.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2008Voters offer mixed responses on Clemens' HOF chances
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOn the heels of damning details in the Mitchell report, voters weigh in on whether they think Roger Clemens belongs in the Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007Clubs at mercy of circumstances beyond their control
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mitchell report should be released by the end of the year, but how it will impact personnel moves is anyone's guess.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007Rockies quietly going about their business
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rockies have won 10 straight, but they're not saying a whole lot. They're just enjoying the ride, for as long as it lasts.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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