Putting the pieces back together
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 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, 2009Werth packing plenty of punch for Phils
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn his second season as a full-time starter, Jayson Werth is having a career year and has given the Phillies' lineup a huge lift.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 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, 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, 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, 2009Halladay puts 50-50 chances on trade
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs trade talk continued to swirl around Roy Halladay, the Toronto Blue Jays ace on Monday estimated his chances of being dealt before the July 31 trade deadline as 50-50.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009Promising Indians go from first to worst
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009They've got the spirit of St. Louis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJason Bartlett, Nelson Cruz and Mark Reynolds are among the unheralded players who are posting All-Star-worthy numbers this season.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009Pavano agrees to deal with Tribe
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians signed free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 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, 2008Free agents who could very well be bargains
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Randy Johnson to Felipe Lopez to Juan Rivera, "Starting 9" highlights the free agents who could prove to be a nice value for a relatively bargain price.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 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, 2008Grading last offseason's free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis week's edition of Starting 9 looks back at last winter's free agents, and assigns them grades from "A" through "F."
Story | Conversation | September 02, 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.
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