Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNo team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Some 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, 2008Phils suffering from poor RISP management
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter going 1-for-28 with runners in scoring position at Tampa Bay, the Phillies have to feel fortunate to be headed home with the series tied at one game apiece.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Win or lose, Maddon's Rays remain even-keeled
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDon't worry about the Rays taking their Game 1 loss too hard. They put it behind them before they even left the clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Rays' astute moves take them from cellar to summit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAndrew Friedman's savvy moves have led the Rays from the AL East cellar to baseball's summit.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Rays' improbable run rolls on into World Series
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith a big boost from rookie left-hander David Price, the Rays are headed to the World Series after outlasting the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2008Being on the ropes brings out the best in Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Red Sox crushed the Indians' hopes and dreams last October. They'll try to do the same to the young Tampa Bay Rays.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008Red Sox just fine with 'Jason Being Jason'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJason Bay quietly goes about his business as Boston's left fielder, and both he and the Red Sox are just fine with that approach.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008Angels overcome flaws to keep ALDS going
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Angels still haven't brought their A-game to the ALDS, but they got a win in Game 3 to keep the series with Boston going at least another night.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008No-name bullpen big part of Rays' turnaround
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rays' bullpen is not made up of household names, but instead a group of guys who just keep getting big outs, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008Punch your ticket with a top-notch 1-2-3 rotation
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTeams with the deepest, most balanced rotations stand the best chance of making an October run. We rank each team based on its 1-2-3 starters.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Unknown spoilers await unsuspecting contenders
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's not known who it will be and when it will happen, but spoilers are bound to cause either the Twins, White Sox, Phils, Mets or Brewers to stumble.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Season can't end soon enough for some
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWe turn our attention to nine players who entered the season with high expectations and appeared to be on the verge of breakthroughs, only to take a significant step back.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.
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