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, 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, 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, 2009Free agents who've thrived on the cheap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRussell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 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, 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, 2008Maddux issues one last heartfelt pitch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the baseball world in his hometown for the winter meetings, Greg Maddux dropped by to deliver a heartfelt and graceful goodbye.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 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, 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, 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, 2008Large number of players still seeking employment
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe list of unemployed free agents is still very long, and many of them have no clue where they'll be when the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues get under way.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Kuroda tops list of free-agent hurlers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe starting pitching market remains untapped. Although it's not the strongest crop, there are lots of interesting options available.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007Surveying the offseason landscape
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWho'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007Expect teams to be 'aggressive' in trade market
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comExpect the GM meetings to be a time for executives to line up trade partners to potentially make moves in the weeks ahead.
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