Active seniors still living the good life
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo quadrigenarians Jamie Moyer, Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, age is just another number in their illustrious careers.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Pittsburgh's pitching revival
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWe're only a few weeks into the season, but new pitching coach Joe Kerrigan already has put his stamp on the Pirates' staff.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009End could possibly be near for Durham
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHaving received no offers to date to play in 2009, veteran Ray Durham may be forced to retire far sooner than he ever wanted to.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009Rivera, Angels agree $12.75M deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent outfielder Juan Rivera will return to the Angels on a three-year contract.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Reyes still considered king of thieves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" breaks down the top base stealers in the game, leading off with the Mets' Jose Reyes.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 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, 2008Francona skillful and relaxed amid the chaos of Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThrough eight seasons -- four with the Red Sox -- as a manager, Terry Francona has grown accustomed to the fickle nature of public and media acceptance.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2007The disciples of John Hart
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJohn Hart did more than turn around a moribund Indians franchise. He also mentored three of the four general managers still vying for a World Series title.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007Everett sets up shop in the 'bushes'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter collecting 1,304 hits in his big league career, Carl Everett has taken a detour and is playing in the independent Atlantic League.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007It's tough to make everybody happy
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comComplaints about the schedule are nothing new, but there have been even more gripes than usual this season.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2007They're called 'prospects' for a reason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Dealing an ace can be a crapshoot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009Winners and losers at the time that were short-lived
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLooking back at nine deadline trades over the past decade that are perceived differently in hindsight than in the immediate aftermath.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Later round draft picks who've developed rather nicely
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith a salute to some noteworthy late hits, "Starting 9" looks position-by-position at players who were drafted after the 10th round and proved to be well worth the wait.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Martin has the attributes of a great catcher
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA relative newcomer to his position, first-year Dodgers catcher Russell Martin, at just 23 years old, is already playing like a seasoned vet, writes Jerry Crasnick.
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