Sheets' plan: 100 percent by spring
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAgent Casey Close said that pitcher Ben Sheets is doing "very well" in his rehab from flexor tendon surgery and plans to be 100 percent by the start of spring training.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Executives chime in on offseason topics
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Phillies awoke nearly silent Rodriguez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez was off to a poor start in the World Series and seemed destined for another offseason of criticism, but that's all changed after a homer in Game 3 and a huge hit late in Game 4.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Southpaws in the spotlight
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe resurgent Andy Pettitte faces the shaky Cole Hamels in Saturday night's pivotal Game 3 of World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009Girardi wins battle of managerial wits
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com...inning. But it was generally a case of Burnett pumping first-pitch fastballs for strikes and Pedro Martinez resurrecting the old Cy Young magic for the Phillies. And then once the kids went to...
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Hot Yankee bats go cold in Game 1
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez and the Yankees' offense stumbled through a rough opening game of the World Series, silenced by a complete-game gem from the Phillies' Cliff Lee.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Can Phils repeat despite bullpen woes?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe uncertainty surrounding Brad Lidge and the Phillies' bullpen leaves a huge question about Philadelphia's hope to repeat as champion.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 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, 2009Hanson offers bright outlook for Braves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAt the age of 23, rookie right-hander Tommy Hanson offers the Braves promise for not only the present but also the future.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Hoping for a September to remember
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBecause we live in a "what have you done for me lately" kind of world, the futures of Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and several managers might be determined in September and October.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009Pitch counts 'encouraging mediocrity'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHall of Famers say establishing strict pitch counts early in pitchers' careers change the expectations and the way pitchers are taught to think from an early age.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 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, 2009Cubs' offense often inept in many ways
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs are muddling along in that middle ground between waiting to erupt and going nowhere fast.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009AL 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, 2009Blue Jays quietly have AL's best record
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith ace Roy Halladay leading the charge, the surprising Blue Jays might be a team that doesn't fold up as the season stretches out.
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