A's invite McPherson to spring training
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent third baseman Dallas McPherson has agreed to terms with the Oakland A's on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp, his agent said.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Royals' early glee quickly turned sour
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009Pairs who've really shone
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana to Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, Jerry Crasnick pays tribute to the game's best dynamic duos.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Players who show their value all over the diamond
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPaying tribute to the super-utility players, those who've made a contribution at three or more positions this season.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008Later round draft picks who've developed rather nicely
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith a salute to some noteworthy late hits, "Starting 9" looks position-by-position at players who were drafted after the 10th round and proved to be well worth the wait.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 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, 2008Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFelix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Tulowitzki'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, 2007Piazza still adjusting to noncatching role
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe youthful A's hope future Hall of Famer Mike Piazza eventually will be as sharp with his bat as he's been so far with his wit. Jerry Crasnick
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2007Health of Harden, Crosby critical to A's success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe A's are optimistic about the health of starter Rich Harden and shortstop Bobby Crosby, who are critical to their success in 2007.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2007Liriano, Matsui could go from injured to integral
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome key players could come off the disabled list and give their teams a well-timed boost toward the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006
Several prominent sluggers struggling to produce
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAramis Ramirez and Adrian Beltre lead a list of prominent sluggers who have struggled this season, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006
The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.
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