Much gray area in defensive analysis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhen it comes to defensive analysis, should we believe our eyes or the numbers? Perhaps a little of both.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Backup outfielders play leading roles
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDespite being backup outfielders, Carl Crawford, Curtis Granderson and Adam Jones ended up playing leading roles in the American League's latest All-Star victory.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Gardner, Murphy aim to excel in hot spot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBeing on the New York stage has gobbled up many a player, but Brett Gardner and Daniel Murphy are both ready for the challenge.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009Looking for competition? Here you go
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Maddon: This is just the beginning
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt won't take the Rays long to get over their World Series loss to the Phillies. They know they accomplished something very special this season.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Rays' hopes riding on ice-cold bats of Pena, Longoria
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTampa Bay's Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria have gone cold at the worst time imaginable.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008It can't get any weirder for the Rays, can it?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter the Rays fell to the Phillies 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth of World Series Game 3, they found Citizens Bank Park to be neither "cozy" nor "hitter-friendly."
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008Win or lose, Maddon's Rays remain even-keeled
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDon't worry about the Rays taking their Game 1 loss too hard. They put it behind them before they even left the clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Rays' astute moves take them from cellar to summit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAndrew Friedman's savvy moves have led the Rays from the AL East cellar to baseball's summit.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Rays' improbable run rolls on into World Series
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith a big boost from rookie left-hander David Price, the Rays are headed to the World Series after outlasting the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2008In familiar spot, Red Sox turn to Matsuzaka to lead the way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFor the third time in the last five years, the Red Sox are faced with a do-or-die situation in the ALCS. Up on the hill for the Sox in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rays, will be Daisuke Matsuzaka.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008Young Rays flourishing on October stage
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBrimming with talent, the Rays are making it clear that they belong on the stage that is October.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Rays look to continue dominance at home in showdown against Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rays have the best home record in the majors heading into their showdown series against the Red Sox at the Trop.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Ranking contenders' bullpens
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFactoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Reyes still considered king of thieves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" breaks down the top base stealers in the game, leading off with the Mets' Jose Reyes.
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