Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 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, 2008Lester's no-hitter part of an amazing tale
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJon Lester didn't just return after being diagnosed with cancer. He came back and threw a no-hitter.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 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, 2008Howard, Cano, Jones among slow starters
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 takes a position-by-position look at players with All-Star ability who are off to poor starts.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008Haren, Webb share ability to get hitters out
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNew addition Dan Haren has little in common with D-backs ace Brandon Webb except for one key area: getting hitters out.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008Mariners' revamped rotation looks to Stottlemyre for guidance
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the addition of Erik Bedard and Carlos Silva along with veteran pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, the Mariners have a vastly different look from a season ago.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2008With Burnett opt-out clause looming, Blue Jays to entertain proposals
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBlue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi told ESPN.com the team is willing to entertain trade proposals for pitcher A.J. Burnett.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Red Sox go from AL survivors to World Series favorites
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Red Sox reveled after surviving the ALCS, and now enter the World Series as the favorites against Colorado.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2007Jacobs Field celebration or trip to Boston?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhich C.C. Sabathia will show up in ALCS Game 5: the Cy Young Award candidate or the tentative left-hander with a 10.61 ERA this postseason?
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007Indians anticipating shot at Series redemption
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians are feeling upbeat about their chances after a 7-3 victory in Game 4 put them one win away from a shot at World Series redemption.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007Westbrook achieves sink-cess against Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith his sinker faithfully pounding the bottom edge of the strike zone, Jake Westbrook set the tone in Game 3.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007Indians turn Boston marathon into quick knockout
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe ALCS appears to be far from over after Trot Nixon led the Indians' 11th-inning onslaught, ending a long, draining night against his former team.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2007Beckett keeps adding to his October legend
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHe's the new Mr. October. Josh Beckett added another stellar line to his postseason resume in Boston's Game 1 victory over the Indians.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
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