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, 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, 2009ALCS: Lackey still tough on A-Rod
Jerry Crasnick9:05 p.m. ET The Twins and Angels pitching staffs have been relatively powerless against Alex Rodriguez in the postseason, but John Lackey continues to stand up nicely against A-Rod. Rodriguez fouled...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 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, 2009ALCS: Long ball hurts Weaver
Jerry Crasnick...more than two homers in a game all season, has given up long balls to Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Johnny Damon in the first five innings today. After the Damon homer, Darren Oliver began...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009ALCS: Jeter has struggled against Weaver
Jerry Crasnick...for-12, .083), Johnny Damon (3-for-19, .158) and Jorge Posada (2-for-14, .143), but Alex Rodriguez has worn him out in the past. Rodriguez entered the ALCS with five hits in 15...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009ALCS: Cano puts Yankees on the board
Jerry Crasnick...Jeter entered the game with a .467 career average (7-for-15) against Angels starter Joe Saunders. Alex Rodriguez came in at .500 (7-for-14). They both went down meekly in their first plate...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 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, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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