Creating a new Brew from scratch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHow are the Brewers winning so many games? They're getting quality starts from their underpublicized rotation and save after save from their 41-year-old closer.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009A's leaning on veteran bats, young arms
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Athletics bolstered their lineup by adding some veteran bats, but their success in 2009 may rest on the precocious, talented, untested group of starting pitchers in camp.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009Burnett to decide on opt-out by start of GM meetings Monday
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comToronto Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett expects to decide whether to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract before the start of the Major League Baseball general managers' meetings Monday in Dana Point, Calif., his agent said Thursday.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Slow starters in April who rose to play in October
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 looks back through baseball history and pays homage to nine April laggards who found their mojo in time to play in October.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008La Russa, Jocketty uncertain about future with Cardinals
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA tumultuous season is close to ending for the Cardinals, but the organization is still facing a lot of uncertainty.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2007Several recent trades had an impact in October
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jeff Weaver to Orlando Cabrera, several World Series-bound teams have made upgrades in July that paid significant dividends in August, September and October.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007Retooled rotation looks promising
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThey can bask in the glow for only so long. It's time for David Eckstein, the '06 World Series MVP, and his teammates to turn their attention to defending their title.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007Cardinals shortstop leading the charge
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCardinals shortstop David Eckstein is playing like a guy with World Series MVP aspirations.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2006Call it paradise ... dressed in red
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe new Busch Stadium gives Cards fans a ballpark they can truly be proud of for years to come, writes Jerry Crasnick. • Zoom Gallery
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2006For openers, Mets look mighty fine
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets have serious playoff aspirations this year, and on Opening Day they played like a team ready for the October stage.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2006Cards 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, 2006Sizing up which teams belong on top
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeading with the defending champion White Sox, Jerry Crasnick picks the six division favorites as spring training gets underway.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006Nelson agrees to minor-league deal with Cards
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comVeteran reliever Jeff Nelson has agreed to terms with the St. Louis Cardinals on a minor-league contract that will pay him $800,000 if he makes the big-league club out of spring training, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2006Bullpen blows Martinez's masterpiece
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderPedro Martinez lived up to his billing before the worst fear of every Mets' fan was realized, Jerry Crasnick writes.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2005
Six closer possibilities for 2005
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThis winter's free-agent crop provides slim pickings. Armando Benitez tops the list.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2004
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