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Executives chime in on offseason topics

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

It's all or nothing with Reynolds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Already 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, 2009

Sizing up the August trade candidates

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Starters who can't win for losing

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Javier Vazquez and Doug Davis are among the starters with .500 or losing records who've been better than the W's and L's would suggest.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

D-backs digest disappointing season

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

If the Diamondbacks are going to show they're for real in the NL West, new faces need to acclimate and old questions must be answered.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Cubs now a much more balanced team

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A short-lived run in each of the past two Octobers pushed the Cubs to balance their lineup better for 2009.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009

Elbow injury may hurt Sheets' chances in free agency

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A late-season elbow flare-up has rekindled questions about Ben Sheets' health and durability just as he's entering free agency.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Unknown spoilers await unsuspecting contenders

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It'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, 2008

Lines drawn when it comes to assessing Dunn's value

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The statistical and scouting communities are mostly at odds over Adam Dunn. Although he has a high on-base percentage, he also strikes out a whole lot.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Dodgers make statement, sweep away Diamondbacks

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Dodgers followed up an eight-game losing streak with an eight-game winning streak to now lead the NL West.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008

Players who really produce in September

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jimmy Rollins and Randy Johnson are among nine players who have put together impressive numbers in the final month of the season.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Ranking contenders' bullpens

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Factoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Scrappy Twins in playoff hunt … for now, at least

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the Twins rank third in the AL in runs, they are just 29th in the majors in home runs. Are baseball's pre-eminent scrappers in the race for the long haul?

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008

Pairs who've really shone

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From 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, 2008

Melvin has his D-backs lineup in good working order

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Maybe it's due to maturity. Maybe they're more patient at the plate. But whatever the reason, the D-backs now have one of the most powerful lineups in all of baseball.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008