Deadline 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, 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, 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, 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, 2009Young core gives Reds immediate hope
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA promising young core of players gives the Reds immediate hope to at the very least have their first winning season since 2000.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Pairs 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, 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, 2008Reyes still considered king of thieves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" breaks down the top base stealers in the game, leading off with the Mets' Jose Reyes.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Jones, NL East-leading Marlins agree to contract
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder Jacque Jones has reached agreement on a deal with the Florida Marlins, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008Respect and love ... along with great ability
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCall it a feel-good story. Jerry Crasnick goes around the diamond to identify the players who embody all that's good about the game.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2007Ultratalented Upton on fast track to D-backs
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFutures All-Star Justin Upton is determined to be as close as he can to a finished product when the D-backs decide he's ready.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2007The game's best leading men
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe game's best leadoff guys jump-start the offense, drive pitchers crazy and don't spend much time in the dugout.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007Heat will be on Gonzalez to match Girardi's success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Marlins far exceeded the low expectations that were bestowed upon them to begin last season. Is Florida primed for an even better year or will it take a step back in '07?
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007Trio putting up numbers away from Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEdgar, Hanley and Nomar are tearing it up. It's a wonderful year to be a former Boston Red Sox shortstop, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006
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