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Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

One-year home run spikes not at all uncommon

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Brady Anderson and Roger Maris are just two of many players who had one-year spikes in home runs. Jerry Crasnick explains.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 03, 2006

Many questions still need to be answered

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Every team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006

Leyland itching to return to dugout

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jim Leyland is ready to be a big-league manager again. Now all he needs is an opportunity, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005

Howard is a big-time slugger

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Jerry Crasnick responds to readers' comments about the Tigers, setup men, Ryan Howard and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 01, 2005

Summer blockbuster unlikely

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Some teams are still trying to determine where they stand as the July 31 nonwaiver deadline approaches.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 21, 2005

A's offense needs to awaken

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

A month into the season, Oakland's pitching is doing fine. It's the hitting that's awful.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 09, 2005

Orioles fail to land prime free agents

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Orioles' relatively quiet offseason has spawned a new theme among their fan base – hostility.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 26, 2005

Never far from steroids story

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

While the steroids buzz has calmed down at the winter meetings, it secretly remains a hot topic.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 11, 2004

Beane, Sabean surveying landscape

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

While it's hard to say if Billy Beane or Brian Sabean will make a move before July 31, it won't be for lack of effort.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 21, 2004

Salesman A-Rod hopes to land Unit

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

In his first trip to the All-Star Game as a Yankee, Alex Rodriguez's biggest task may be to recruit Randy Johnson.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 12, 2004

Prospects to watch down the stretch

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Twins' Justin Morneau, among other prospects, could be big players in the second half of the season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 11, 2004

San Diego ready to play waiting game

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

San Diego is in the thick of the NL West race, but GM Kevin Towers is willing to wait for the right deal.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 09, 2004

No position too difficult for these guys

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Guys like Ryan Freel and Chone Figgins are going all out to turn the "utility player" stigma into a badge of honor.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 21, 2004

Rockies won't rush young arms

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Pitching has been an ongoing problem in Colorado, but a pair of farmhands are giving the Rockies hope for the future.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 18, 2004