Some of the hot topics at GM meetings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on seven notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008With Boras in the picture, Alvarez's career put on hold
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs Pedro Alvarez awaits the resolution of his case against Major League Baseball, he's found that involving yourself with Scott Boras can be risky.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008After all these years, Chipper Jones still going strong
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile many of his contemporaries have begun to fade or disappeared from view, Atlanta's Chipper Jones, at age 36, is hitting as well as ever.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2008On-field antics that have struck a chord
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" focuses on players whose on-field routines through the years have irritated opponents, rival fans and occasionally even teammates.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008No automatic outs among this group of pitchers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith Micah Owings topping the list, Starting 9 pays tribute to baseball's best-hitting pitchers -- guys who instill fear when they step to the plate.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008Resurrection month for Lee, Quentin, others
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLast season Cliff Lee was demoted, Scott Olsen was arrested and Milton Bradley tore his ACL. But now they're among the top comeback stories of 2008.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2008Tulowitzki's game, passion belie his rookie status
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHe may be a rookie, but Troy Tulowitzki's old-school approach has energized the Rockies' run for the NL wild card.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 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, 2007Ballplayers turned actors ... well, sort of
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Keith Hernandez on "Seinfeld" to Wade Boggs on "Cheers," several major leaguers have taken roles on television shows over the years.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007The game's best leading men
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe game's best leadoff guys jump-start the offense, drive pitchers crazy and don't spend much time in the dugout.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007Here comes the left-hander ...
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have three, some have none. The beauty of the lefty reliever is in the eye of the beholder.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2006
Cards contenders despite so-so offseason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cardinals didn't add any big names during the offseason, but they're still the NL's team to beat, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2006Many questions still need to be answered
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEvery team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006
Six burning Hot Stove questions
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith six Hot Stove questions in hand, Jerry Crasnick polled front-office execs at last week's GM meetings.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2005
Roberts carrying big stick
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSome players are streaking, others are slumping. Are the numbers for real or April mirages?
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2005
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