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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

Looking for competition? Here you go

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Plenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

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

Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007

New era at Coors

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Rockies have reason to be optimistic because they've developed some arms in their farm system, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 24, 2006

The best and the worst of times

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006

Baker facing difficult decision

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

While the Cubs' rotation ranks among the best in the game, Dusty Baker's ninth-inning plans remain a work in progress.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 03, 2005