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AL East … King Albert … and lots more
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Maddux issues one last heartfelt pitch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the baseball world in his hometown for the winter meetings, Greg Maddux dropped by to deliver a heartfelt and graceful goodbye.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008Even some Hall of Famers looked bad against Goose
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBefore radar guns were in vogue and closers became a pampered and well-compensated breed, Goose Gossage was both a workhorse and a star.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2008Slow starters in April who rose to play in October
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 looks back through baseball history and pays homage to nine April laggards who found their mojo in time to play in October.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008Fukudome likened to Ichiro-Matsui hybrid
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs are still learning how to relate to Kosuke Fukudome, but early indications are that their new teammate's a perfect fit for their primary needs.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008Fukudome will make formal announcement next week
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder Kosuke Fukudome, a hot commodity on baseball's free agent market, plans to make a formal announcement early next week on whether he will remain in Japan in 2008 or pursue offers to play in the United States, his agent said.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007No difference makers among players dealt at deadline
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile teams made deadline deals to help themselves during the stretch run, "Starting 9" reveals that none of the trades have had the desired effect.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 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, 2006Latinos rising in big-league status
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHow significant is the Latino influence in baseball? It's deeper and more profound than ever, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2005
Tensions running high at home plate
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderArguing with the umpire is a baseball tradition, but some people feel the men in blue are pushing back too hard.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2004
Maddux a closet baseball genius
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAttention to detail, along with the wonders of muscle memory, has allowed Greg Maddux to win 298 games.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2004
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