Pitch counts 'encouraging mediocrity'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHall of Famers say establishing strict pitch counts early in pitchers' careers change the expectations and the way pitchers are taught to think from an early age.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009Definitely a perfect day for one scout
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comScout John Kazanas laid eyes on two talented but raw junior college players in the spring of 1998. The first was Albert Pujols; the second Mark Buehrle. On the day Buehrle tossed a perfect game against the Rays, Kazanas reflected on the first time he saw the lefty pitch.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009Starters who can't win for losing
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJavier Vazquez and Doug Davis are among the starters with .500 or losing records who've been better than the W's and L's would suggest.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009Free agents who've thrived on the cheap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRussell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009It's the good … and the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome players, including MLB home run leader Adrian Gonzalez, are roadkill at home and world-beaters on the road. Or vice versa.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009At 22, Longoria already mature beyond his years
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEvan Longoria's first exposure to October ball sure proved one thing: He likes it. He really likes it.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 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, 2008Could be a wild weekend ... weather permitting
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's going to be awfully difficult to top Thursday's walk-off wins, as this weekend's rainy forecast may cause problems for several postseason hopefuls.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008Unknown spoilers await unsuspecting contenders
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's not known who it will be and when it will happen, but spoilers are bound to cause either the Twins, White Sox, Phils, Mets or Brewers to stumble.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Manuel, Phillies pushing right buttons again in September
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe red-hot Phillies have performed well in September under manager Charlie Manuel, and this season is no different.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008Rays look to continue dominance at home in showdown against Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rays have the best home record in the majors heading into their showdown series against the Red Sox at the Trop.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Power numbers down significantly for several players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Prince Fielder to Delmon Young, several players have seen their power numbers decline appreciably in the first 2½ months of the season.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008Kuroda tops list of free-agent hurlers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe starting pitching market remains untapped. Although it's not the strongest crop, there are lots of interesting options available.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007Expect teams to be 'aggressive' in trade market
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comExpect the GM meetings to be a time for executives to line up trade partners to potentially make moves in the weeks ahead.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007September'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.
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