Slow time could soon get action-packed
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe offseason has gotten off to a slow start, but it's evident that money is available based on the contracts that free agents have already signed.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 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, 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, 2009Starters who can't win for losing
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJavier Vazquez and Doug Davis are among the starters with .500 or losing records who've been better than the W's and L's would suggest.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 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, 2009Dodgers eye Pedro as possibility
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers aren't saying it directly, but they appear to be interested in Pedro Martinez, currently unemployed.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009GM: Dunn doesn't fit in Astros' plans
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAdam Dunn's quest to find a home in 2009 apparently will not be taking him back to his native Houston.
Story | Conversation | February 09, 2009Sources: Braves, Lowe agree on deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Braves and pitcher Derek Lowe have reached preliminary agreement on a four-year, $60 million contract, baseball sources told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009Rundown of winter meetings happenings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHere's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Elbow injury may hurt Sheets' chances in free agency
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA late-season elbow flare-up has rekindled questions about Ben Sheets' health and durability just as he's entering free agency.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008Burnett to decide on opt-out by start of GM meetings Monday
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comToronto Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett expects to decide whether to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract before the start of the Major League Baseball general managers' meetings Monday in Dana Point, Calif., his agent said Thursday.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008State of the Rays … division races … players on the move
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008No automatic outs among this group of pitchers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith Micah Owings topping the list, Starting 9 pays tribute to baseball's best-hitting pitchers -- guys who instill fear when they step to the plate.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008Padres can't pin hitting woes on Petco
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Padres rank among the National League's worst offenses. Is it just an early-season slump or sign of a season-long slumber?
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008Resurrection month for Lee, Quentin, others
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLast season Cliff Lee was demoted, Scott Olsen was arrested and Milton Bradley tore his ACL. But now they're among the top comeback stories of 2008.
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