John Clayton

John Clayton

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John Clayton joined ESPN in August 1995 as an NFL analyst and commentator and is seen, heard and read across nearly all of the company's outlets. He also regularly contributes to ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine.

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Punch your ticket with a top-notch 1-2-3 rotation

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Teams 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, 2008

Accomplished arms who may press on for '09 or call it a career

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From 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, 2008

Ranking contenders' bullpens

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Factoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Winners and losers at the time that were short-lived

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Looking back at nine deadline trades over the past decade that are perceived differently in hindsight than in the immediate aftermath.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

Kuroda tops list of free-agent hurlers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The starting pitching market remains untapped. Although it's not the strongest crop, there are lots of interesting options available.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007

Many questions still need to be answered

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Every team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006

The buzz around the GM meetings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Agent Scott Boras has come up with a new designation for his top clients -- "icon players.''

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2004

Cox approaching victory milestone

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Bobby Cox quietly is closing in on his 2,000th victory and, maybe, his second manager of the year award.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 06, 2004

Drew, Weaver guilty by association?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Will Ken Griffey Jr. enter Cooperstown in the Mays-Aaron-Bonds pantheon? Plus, notes on Jeff Weaver, Bobby Cox and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 11, 2004