Boras pumps up Holliday
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comScott Boras told reporters that Bay's negotiations have no bearing on Holliday's pursuit of a new home, because Holliday is so much more versatile and well-rounded a player.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 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, 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, 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, 2009Angels manage to keep season going
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIf the Angels had lost on Thursday, the focus would have fallen on manager Mike Scioscia's decision-making. But they didn't, instead defeating the Yankees in Game 5 to force the ALCS back to New York.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009Little, if any, suspense left in ALCS
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez leading the way, the Yankees blew out the Angels in Game 4 of the ALCS and are now within one win of reaching the Fall Classic.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Another wild walk-off for the Yankees
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees have made late-inning, wild wins routine this season, and they got another one in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Angels.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009Yankees do a little of everything in win
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees got pitching, defense and hitting -- not a bad combination -- in their ALCS-opening win over the Angels at Yankee Stadium.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Old hands guide Yankees to ALCS
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAndy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera aren't new to the postseason, nor is their habit of getting the job done when it matters most.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009A-Rod experiencing October rebirth
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez is forging a new identity this October, playing a far different role than in previous years.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009CC, A-Rod take giant steps
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez took an important first step in ridding themselves of the reputation that they can't perform in October with solid performances in the Yankees' Game 1 ALDS win over Minnesota.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Players 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.
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