Promising careers at a crossroads
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 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, 2009State 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, 2008Power numbers down significantly for several players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Prince Fielder to Delmon Young, several players have seen their power numbers decline appreciably in the first 2½ months of the season.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008Rolen, Glaus both needed change of scenery
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comScott Rolen had to get out of St. Louis and Troy Glaus probably needed to get away from Toronto's artificial turf.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Identifying the elite arms in the game
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile having a cannon for an arm helps, it takes more than having a hose to rank among the elite outfield throwers in the game.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006
Hillenbrand's actions are nothing new
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderBased on his undoing in Toronto, Shea Hillenbrand's mouth is becoming more dangerous than his bat.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2006
Closers Papelbon, Ray finding early success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comApril performance is no guarantee of future results, but it's still encouraging. Here's eight players to watch.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006
Can Peterson work his magic?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith Opening Day just around the corner, several GMs still are pondering important questions.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2005
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