Players who've thrived for losing teams
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlaying for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009It's all or nothing with Reynolds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlready among baseball's best sluggers, Mark Reynolds is more concerned about being a complete player than he is about his record number of strikeouts.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009They'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, 2009Bay thriving in Boston's limelight
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs a "rock star" in Boston, Jason Bay is delivering in a big way hitting in the heart of the Red Sox's lineup.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009Creating a new Brew from scratch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHow are the Brewers winning so many games? They're getting quality starts from their underpublicized rotation and save after save from their 41-year-old closer.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009As usual, offseason busy time for Boras
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile Scott Boras waits for a contract offer to his liking for Manny Ramirez, the agent has once again been a big part of the offseason.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009Giants' offense still needs big upgrade
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Giants could be dangerous in the NL West if they can add another productive bat to their lineup.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Nationals still searching for identity
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThree years after moving from Montreal to Washington, the Nationals are still searching for an identity.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Unknown spoilers await unsuspecting contenders
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's not known who it will be and when it will happen, but spoilers are bound to cause either the Twins, White Sox, Phils, Mets or Brewers to stumble.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008In wake of Sabathia trade, LaPorta now a name to know
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBeing the centerpiece of the package the Indians acquired in the CC Sabathia trade suddenly has made Matt LaPorta a hot player to watch.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008Pairs who've really shone
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana to Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, Jerry Crasnick pays tribute to the game's best dynamic duos.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Power numbers down significantly for several players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Prince Fielder to Delmon Young, several players have seen their power numbers decline appreciably in the first 2½ months of the season.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008At first, take your pick
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis year's draft class has plenty of options at first base.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Howard, Cano, Jones among slow starters
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 takes a position-by-position look at players with All-Star ability who are off to poor starts.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 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.
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