Most valuable pitcher of the 2000s
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMariano Rivera stood out from all other pitchers in the 2000s by delivering dominant season after dominant season.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009How will the dominoes fall after CC?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith CC Sabathia having agreed to take $161 million from the Yankees, the focus now shifts to the 150-something free agents left on the market.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008Ranking contenders' bullpens
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFactoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008No difference makers among players dealt at deadline
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile teams made deadline deals to help themselves during the stretch run, "Starting 9" reveals that none of the trades have had the desired effect.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007Several contenders need roster upgrades
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA power hitter. A starting pitcher. Bullpen help. With the trading deadline slowly approaching, several contending teams are in need of roster upgrades.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007Torre, Yankees complete an April to forget
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJoe Torre's job security is even shakier after the last-place Yankees dropped another series to the Red Sox.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2007The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006Female executive earning respect
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderKim Ng stands as evidence of how far baseball has come in providing opportunities for women.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2005
Unit, Sosa top most tradeable list
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhen there are salaries to be dumped and superstars to be accommodated, it's time to talk trade.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2004
Wilson, Nathan emerging stars
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAs fan voting wraps up, here's how things stand for 12 teams that don't have an obvious All-Star representative.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2004
Chicago staffs are loaded
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAt playoff time, it's all about the pitching, which ought to give the Cubs and White Sox plenty of hope.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2003
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