Free agents who could very well be bargains
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Randy Johnson to Felipe Lopez to Juan Rivera, "Starting 9" highlights the free agents who could prove to be a nice value for a relatively bargain price.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 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, 2008Gordon attempting to put difficult rookie season behind him
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Gordon's rookie year last season was one to file away and forget. He plans on making his second year one to remember.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008September's significant for baseball's bottom nine
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeptember is still a significant month for baseball's bottom nine teams, even though they're out of the playoff hunt.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007Conine, among others, could be involved in waiver deals
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDespite the July 31 trade deadline having passed, there are a number of players who could be moved in waiver deals in the month of August.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2007Lilly, Marquis paying off for Cubs
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTeams spent millions of dollars on starting pitchers in the offseason. So how are they doing? Starting 9 takes a look.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2007AL Central looking like a battle royale
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the Tigers, Indians, White Sox and Twins looking like contenders, the AL Central is shaping up to be baseball's toughest and deepest division.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2007Francoeur has the right stuff
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAmong the young right fielders in the NL, Atlanta's Jeff Francoeur has the skills to become a big-time run producer for years to come.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2007O's rebuild bridge from starters to closer
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA bullpen that plays together, stays together. So far, the Orioles' new $42 million pen is paying dividends.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 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, 2007Jennings likely to stay put, but not Jones
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCheck out seven important players among next year's free-agent crop who may or may not follow Vernon Wells' lead.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2006Under Moore, Royals moving on to Plan B
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the Gil Meche signing, GM Dayton Moore is sending a strong message about his desire to improve the Royals.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006
No joshing: Hamilton selected in Rule 5 draft
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFallen star Josh Hamilton was as shocked as anybody by the news that he had been selected in Thursday's Rule 5 draft.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006
Carpenter, Suppan ready to deliver
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cardinals hope and expect to derive an edge from a return to Busch Stadium.
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