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Good or bad, Rangers all about offense

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

For most of their 38-year existence, the Rangers have been involved in a whole lot of offense, both good and bad.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009

Francona has earned his lofty spot in Red Sox history

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Terry Francona has outlasted the legendary Boston star system to quietly become the most successful manager in the history of the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Caught stealing? That's rare with these players

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

The object isn't just to steal the most bases, it's also to avoid getting caught. Here's a look at baseball's all-time best.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008

Manager's impact is tough to gauge

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Does a good manager make a team, or vice versa? Other than using wins and losses, a manager's true impact is tough to measure.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

Slow starters in April who rose to play in October

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Starting 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, 2008

Rangers hope for best from Hamilton, Bradley

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Rangers are taking a chance on new outfielders Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley, who bring exceptional tools and personal baggage.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008

The Oscars aren't so different from baseball awards

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple is perfectly willing to share his Academy Awards choices. Why won't the real voters?

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008

Kansas City on the road to respectability

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

There is reason to be optimistic in Kansas City. The Royals are moving in the right direction, and GM Dayton Moore might have another big move in him.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007

Eight managers on the hot seat

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

There are eight managers whose jobs could be on the line this month. Here's a look at where they all stand.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007

The real trade bait

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Jonah Keri knows what trades will be going down in baseball when the deadline hits.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2007

Great reflexes don't guarantee protection

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Imagine standing 90 feet (or closer) from a hitter and dodging 100-mph line drives. That's the job description of a base coach.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2007

Win-loss records don't tell the whole story

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Some starters have pitched much better than their records indicate. Look no further than Johan Santana.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2007

The dreaded 'I' word

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

The interim tag can be a scarlet letter, but some successful coaches and managers have survived it, writes Page 2's Scoop Jackson.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007

Nash's 23 assists make this year's Game 4 different

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

A year ago, the Lakers put the Suns in a 3-1 hole. Now Phoenix and point guard Steve Nash have L.A.'s number, writes Marc Stein.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2007

The 83 story lines of the season

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Are you ready for some baseball? Page 2's Jonah Keri is, and he knows the 83 story lines that will dominate this season.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2007