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Most valuable pitcher of the 2000s
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMariano Rivera stood out from all other pitchers in the 2000s by delivering dominant season after dominant season.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Time for Miller's call from the Hall
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFormer union chief Marvin Miller's impact on Major League Baseball is unquestioned, but, inexplicably, he has yet to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Veterans Committee has another chance this week to right that wrong.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRecently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Griffey to return for 2010
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comKen Griffey Jr. has reached agreement on a one-year deal to return to the Seattle Mariners in 2010, said a baseball source.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Boras compares Holliday, Teixeira
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comScott Boras declined to toss out a specific dollar figure in his public sales pitch for outfielder Matt Holliday on Tuesday. But he spent enough time comparing Holliday to Mark Teixeira to create a distinct impression what kind of money he has in mind.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 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, 2009Utley's HR power speaks loudly for him
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comChase Utley is carrying the Phillies with Reggie-esque power numbers in the World Series, but winning is all that drives him.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 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, 2009Hamels, Howard stumble in Game 3
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCole Hamels was thumped and Ryan Howard struggled yet again at the plate as the Phillies fell behind 2-1 in this World Series against the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Girardi wins battle of managerial wits
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNEW YORK -- Players make the difference in late October. In the World Series opener, the storyline revolved around Cliff Lee's masterful pitching and Chase Utley's power. In...
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, 2009Girardi managing just fine
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSecond-guess him all you want. Joe Girardi -- in his first postseason as a manager -- has the Yankees in position to win their 27th World Series title.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009Yankees arrive at desired destination
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees set out with a simple purpose -- reach the World Series and win it. By dispatching the Angels, New York has completed half the equation.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Girardi calm amid stormy Bronx weather
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees won't alter their plans at all despite having the opportunity to do so after rain forced the postponement of Game 6 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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