Executives chime in on offseason topics
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Phillies awoke nearly silent Rodriguez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez was off to a poor start in the World Series and seemed destined for another offseason of criticism, but that's all changed after a homer in Game 3 and a huge hit late in Game 4.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Girardi wins battle of managerial wits
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNEW YORK -- Players make the difference in late October. In the World Series opener, the storyline revolved around Cliff Lee's masterful pitching and ...
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Girardi calm amid stormy Bronx weather
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees won't alter their plans at all despite having the opportunity to do so after rain forced the postponement of Game 6 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009Old hands guide Yankees to ALCS
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAndy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera aren't new to the postseason, nor is their habit of getting the job done when it matters most.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009Molina to catch for Burnett in ALDS
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe A.J. Burnett-Jorge Posada tandem performed to less than rave reviews during the regular season, so Yankees manager Joe Girardi is giving Burnett a new batterymate in the American League Division Series.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Young arms feel the 'grind' at this point
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom pitch counts to innings limits, Starting 9 assesses how several young pitchers are positioned for the stretch drive.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Mets get their ninth-inning man
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets got their closer, but Francisco Rodriguez didn't exactly get what he was looking for in this deal: his dream payday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNo team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 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, 2008On-field antics that have struck a chord
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" focuses on players whose on-field routines through the years have irritated opponents, rival fans and occasionally even teammates.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008Damon turns on the power, rescues Yankees
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJust when it looked as if the end was near, Johnny Damon sparked the Yankees and continued their season for at least one more game.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2007Joba, Yankees can't avoid the plague
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians needed help from a timely plague of insects to rattle Joba Chamberlain and take a 2-0 series advantage.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007Underperforming vets hurting Brewers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Brewers are still mathematically alive in the National League Central race, but manager Ned Yost is under fire for blowing a significant NL Central lead.
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