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, 2009Hanson offers bright outlook for Braves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAt the age of 23, rookie right-hander Tommy Hanson offers the Braves promise for not only the present but also the future.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 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, 2009AL East … King Albert … and lots more
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 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, 2009Big Unit could be big help with Giants
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRandy Johnson needs just five wins to reach a career total of 300, but his goals are a bit loftier.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Glavine, Braves agree on deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTom Glavine reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that could pay him $4.5 million if he attains all his incentives.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009As usual, offseason busy time for Boras
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile Scott Boras waits for a contract offer to his liking for Manny Ramirez, the agent has once again been a big part of the offseason.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009Glavine open to pitching outside Atlanta
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNow that Greg Maddux has retired and John Smoltz has opted to leave Atlanta for the Boston Red Sox, the question remains: What's next on the agenda for Tom Glavine?
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009Maddux issues one last heartfelt pitch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the baseball world in his hometown for the winter meetings, Greg Maddux dropped by to deliver a heartfelt and graceful goodbye.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008Dodgers GM Colletti open to talk
Jerry CrasnickDodgers GM Ned Colletti showed up in the Bellagio press room before noon to watch Greg Maddux's farewell press conference and wound up spending a half-hour discussing the team's offseason...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 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, 2008Accomplished 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, 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.
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