Promising careers at a crossroads
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 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, 2009They've got the spirit of St. Louis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJason Bartlett, Nelson Cruz and Mark Reynolds are among the unheralded players who are posting All-Star-worthy numbers this season.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009It's just one ugly swing after another
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhen pitchers put a bat in their hands, the results usually aren't good. And for some, the results are horrific.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Oliver: List of fraud victims extensive
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDarren Oliver, a 15-year veteran, is one of several major leaguers who've been caught up in an investment scheme perpetrated by Robert Allen Stanford, a Texas financier who is under investigation by federal regulators for an alleged $8 billion fraud.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2009Could 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, 2008With Boras in the picture, Alvarez's career put on hold
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs Pedro Alvarez awaits the resolution of his case against Major League Baseball, he's found that involving yourself with Scott Boras can be risky.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008Young starters trying to make the long-term leap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 looks at nine young starting pitchers who have pitched very well to begin the season and are trying to bridge the gap from hopeful to fulfilled.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2008Rockies quietly going about their business
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rockies have won 10 straight, but they're not saying a whole lot. They're just enjoying the ride, for as long as it lasts.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007Glavine, Mets exact a bit of revenge on Cardinals
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile it's only one win in a long season ahead, the Mets certainly enjoyed defeating the Cardinals in Sunday's season opener.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2007Zito is going to strike it rich
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree-agent pitcher Barry Zito is likely to land in the city he wants and hit the mother lode financially, writes Jerry Crasnick.
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