They'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, 2009Gardner, Murphy aim to excel in hot spot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBeing on the New York stage has gobbled up many a player, but Brett Gardner and Daniel Murphy are both ready for the challenge.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009Ex-pitcher Ellis dies of liver disease
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFormer major league pitcher Dock Ellis died Friday of a liver ailment in California, his former agent, Tom Reich, confirmed. Ellis was 63.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Some of the hot topics at GM meetings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on seven notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 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, 2008Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008No 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, 2007Several recent trades had an impact in October
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jeff Weaver to Orlando Cabrera, several World Series-bound teams have made upgrades in July that paid significant dividends in August, September and October.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007Several contenders need roster upgrades
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA power hitter. A starting pitcher. Bullpen help. With the trading deadline slowly approaching, several contending teams are in need of roster upgrades.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007Liar, liar ... there's no sense telling the truth
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Pete Rose to Rafael Palmeiro to Albert Belle, baseball has had its share of people who have been caught straying from the truth.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007Liriano, Matsui could go from injured to integral
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome key players could come off the disabled list and give their teams a well-timed boost toward the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006
The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006Many questions still need to be answered
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEvery team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006
Sizing up which teams belong on top
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeading with the defending champion White Sox, Jerry Crasnick picks the six division favorites as spring training gets underway.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006Human element still vital in high-tech age
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAdvance scouting helps teams keep track of opponents and gain competitive intelligence.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2005
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