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Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

They're called 'prospects' for a reason

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While 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, 2009

Dealing an ace can be a crapshoot

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

What kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Backup outfielders play leading roles

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Despite being backup outfielders, Carl Crawford, Curtis Granderson and Adam Jones ended up playing leading roles in the American League's latest All-Star victory.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Outfield threesome gives O's high hopes

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Nolan Reimold, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis give the Orioles a dynamic young outfield threesome worth envying.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009

They've got the spirit of St. Louis

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jason Bartlett, Nelson Cruz and Mark Reynolds are among the unheralded players who are posting All-Star-worthy numbers this season.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

A-Rod makes like superhero in return

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Controversy has hounded Alex Rodriguez, but with his first swing of 2009, the Yankees slugger showed why he's A-Rod and we're not.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009

Second basemen gone wild

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Second base appears to be a position of strength in 2009, with several second-sackers off to great offensive starts.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Big names bomb in debut with Yanks

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

All that money the Yankees spent on CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira didn't get them very much on Opening Day.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008

Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Felix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008

Mariners' revamped rotation looks to Stottlemyre for guidance

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the addition of Erik Bedard and Carlos Silva along with veteran pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, the Mariners have a vastly different look from a season ago.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2008

Several contenders need roster upgrades

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A power hitter. A starting pitcher. Bullpen help. With the trading deadline slowly approaching, several contending teams are in need of roster upgrades.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007

Source: Braves, Glaus nearing deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free agent Troy Glaus and the Atlanta Braves have reached a tentative agreement on a contract, a baseball source told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Players who've thrived for losing teams

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Playing for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009