Zito's second-half surge sparks Giants
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA resurgent Barry Zito has given the Giants a major lift in their push to reach the postseason for the first time since 2003.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009It's all or nothing with Reynolds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlready among baseball's best sluggers, Mark Reynolds is more concerned about being a complete player than he is about his record number of strikeouts.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009It's the good … and the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome players, including MLB home run leader Adrian Gonzalez, are roadkill at home and world-beaters on the road. Or vice versa.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Plate discipline so important nowadays
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's the old nature versus nurture debate. Is plate discipline a God-given skill, a learned behavior, or a combination of the two?
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Giants' present plans include Sandoval
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarved for offense, the Giants plan to go with "natural born hitter" Pablo Sandoval as their starting third baseman to start the season.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009Giants' offense still needs big upgrade
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Giants could be dangerous in the NL West if they can add another productive bat to their lineup.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Grading last offseason's free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis week's edition of Starting 9 looks back at last winter's free agents, and assigns them grades from "A" through "F."
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008New-look Giants looking to bond without Bonds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the post-Barry Bonds era begins, Aaron Rowand and the Giants are concentrating on coming together as a team.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 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, 2007Young, several others, still seek an opportunity
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEric Young and Phil Nevin are among a number of free agents still waiting to land a job as spring training approaches. • Travel Guide
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2007Sources: Blue Jays closing in on deal with Thomas
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly closing in on a deal with free agent DH Frank Thomas that could be worth between $28 and $30 million,
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2006Putz 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
Limited trade opportunities in August
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWe're not done dealing just yet. Jerry Crasnick gives us a list of players, Shawn Green and Jon Lieber among them, who might be on the move in August.
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