Players who've thrived for losing teams
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlaying for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Hoping for a September to remember
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBecause we live in a "what have you done for me lately" kind of world, the futures of Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and several managers might be determined in September and October.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 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, 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, 2009Active seniors still living the good life
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo quadrigenarians Jamie Moyer, Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, age is just another number in their illustrious careers.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Accomplished arms who may press on for '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Randy Johnson to Mike Mussina to Greg Maddux, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished pitchers who might call it a career at the end of 2008.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Season can't end soon enough for some
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWe turn our attention to nine players who entered the season with high expectations and appeared to be on the verge of breakthroughs, only to take a significant step back.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008Rating Ozzie's most memorable blowups
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis week's installment of Starting 9 runs through the most memorable Ozzie Guillen tirades, rants and other dustups from his 4½ seasons as White Sox manager.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2008A brother's burden: Baseball in a time of tribulation
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMitch Canham's baseball future is as bright as the San Diego sun, as long as he can see through the clouds of the recent losses of his mother and brother, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008Scrappy Twins in playoff hunt … for now, at least
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Twins rank third in the AL in runs, they are just 29th in the majors in home runs. Are baseball's pre-eminent scrappers in the race for the long haul?
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Pairs who've really shone
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana to Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, Jerry Crasnick pays tribute to the game's best dynamic duos.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Players who show their value all over the diamond
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPaying tribute to the super-utility players, those who've made a contribution at three or more positions this season.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008Resurrection month for Lee, Quentin, others
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLast season Cliff Lee was demoted, Scott Olsen was arrested and Milton Bradley tore his ACL. But now they're among the top comeback stories of 2008.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2008Umpires' union says MLB investigators acting like 'secret police'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA spokesman for the umpires union charged MLB's security investigators with acting like "secret police" in their efforts to dig into the personal histories of umpires.
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