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Least valuable pitcher of the 2000s
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStatistically speaking, Sidney Ponson probably wasn't the worst pitcher of the 2000s. But perhaps no other pitcher was more more adept at raising expectations and then dashing them than the Aruban knight.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Teixeira a defensive wizard for Yankees
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMark Teixeira is struggling with the bat this postseason, but he's making up for it by playing outstanding defense at first base for the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Angels' Hunter embraces leadership role
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlong with having a big season offensively, Torii Hunter has displayed a fiery side in his role as a leader with the Angels.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009A-Rod makes like superhero in return
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comControversy has hounded Alex Rodriguez, but with his first swing of 2009, the Yankees slugger showed why he's A-Rod and we're not.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009Abreu waiting for market to open
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comobby Abreu's overall stats suggest "star," but he's often viewed as a complementary-type player. Landing a job at his desired salary could prove difficult.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 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, 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, 2008Ex-Red Sox GM who oversaw Clemens' departure mum on report
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFormer Red Sox GM Dan Duquette, who oversaw Roger Clemens' departure from Boston, had little to say about allegations in the Mitchell report that Clemens used steroids after he left the Red Sox.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2007Source: A-Rod's new contract would include incentives for home run record
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the New York Yankees and agent Scott Boras move toward a 10-year deal for Alex Rodriguez, the most important number is etched in stone: If Rodriguez achieves all the goals laid out for him, he will finish with a total payout of $314 million.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007Boras says Rodriguez wants private meeting with Aaron
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter Alex Rodriguez picks a new team and signs a new contract for a boatload of money this winter, he has one other item on his agenda, according to his agent: He'd like to set things right with Hank Aaron.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 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, 2007Latinos 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
Wilson, Nathan emerging stars
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAs fan voting wraps up, here's how things stand for 12 teams that don't have an obvious All-Star representative.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2004
Matsui's a rookie in name only
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSolving the Hideki Matsui rookie-of-the-year eligibility debate is simple: Vote for Rocco Baldelli.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2003
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