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Dan Rafael is ESPN.com's boxing writer. Rafael began writing for ESPN.com in March 2005 after working for 5 years as the boxing writer for USA Today.

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'One of the luckiest people on the earth'

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Returning from a near-fatal aneurysm, Peter Gammons salutes the many who cared for him during his recovery.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006

From Theo to Coco

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Coco Crisp deal showed that the Red Sox are more focused and organized than ever before.

ESPN Insider Story | January 28, 2006

Reinsdorf, Einhorn shine in '05

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The White Sox achieved greatness in 2005 and the tandem of Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn deserve credit for it.

ESPN Insider Story | December 19, 2005

Reinsdorf won't touch a thing

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

What is so striking about the White Sox is their stability, making the phrase world champion White Sox special.

ESPN Insider Story | November 05, 2005

No better time than now

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With two weeks left in the regular season, 13 teams remain alive for eight postseason spots.

ESPN Insider Story | September 18, 2005

Contenders' highs and lows

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Every team bidding for a spot in the postseason has good parts and bad parts.

ESPN Insider Story | September 11, 2005

Simply an August ritual

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Though many more are expected, Ken Griffey Jr. leads a long list of players who already have cleared waivers.

ESPN Insider Story | August 16, 2005

Prospects may affect races

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

It's refreshing to see contending teams relying on their farm systems to fill key roster spots.

ESPN Insider Story | August 05, 2005

For the love of the game

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The pervasive spirit among Hall of Famers is that the game is greater than any individual. Peter Gammons explains.

Story | August 03, 2005

Baseball thrives in D.C.

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The surprises at the halfway point? The Nationals, Derrek Lee and Brian Roberts. And don't dismiss the White Sox, says Peter Gammons.

Story | July 02, 2005

Can Bowden sell city on Expos?

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Jim Bowden has a wild and crazy job to do in Washington, but he's certainly embracing it.

Story | November 14, 2004

Ramirez transformation startling

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

After being waived and nearly traded to Texas this winter, Manny Ramirez has come back more focused than ever.

Story | April 26, 2004

Bullpens always unpredictable

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The secret to postseason success is a great bullpen. Assembling one, however, often defies logic.

Story | September 14, 2003

Marlins: Wild card within reach

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Marlins insist they will be players in the wild-card race, which is why Mike Lowell is staying put.

Story | July 06, 2003

GMs looking to hedge their bets

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With the July 31 trade deadline looming, GMs are keeping close watch on the standings, and their balance sheets.

Story | June 22, 2003