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Dodgers make statement, sweep away Diamondbacks
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Dodgers followed up an eight-game losing streak with an eight-game winning streak to now lead the NL West.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 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, 2008Latin American arms elevating the Rockies
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comColorado's mound revival is largely a Latin thing. Ubaldo Jimenez, Franklin Morales and Manny Corpas have the type of stuff to make scouts gush and hitters quake.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2008Voters offer mixed responses on Clemens' HOF chances
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOn the heels of damning details in the Mitchell report, voters weigh in on whether they think Roger Clemens belongs in the Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007Clubs at mercy of circumstances beyond their control
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mitchell report should be released by the end of the year, but how it will impact personnel moves is anyone's guess.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007Rockies quietly going about their business
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rockies have won 10 straight, but they're not saying a whole lot. They're just enjoying the ride, for as long as it lasts.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007Raines, Rickey running toward Cooperstown
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2007 Hall of Fame elections in the books, it's time to turn our attention to the next three Cooperstown classes.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2007Sometimes it takes some shaking up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThis season has been a huge disappointment for the Indians, and they're still trying to figure out why.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2006
New era at Coors
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Rockies have reason to be optimistic because they've developed some arms in their farm system, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2006
Many questions still need to be answered
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEvery team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006
Sizing up which teams belong on top
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeading with the defending champion White Sox, Jerry Crasnick picks the six division favorites as spring training gets underway.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006Any life left in these old bats?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSeveral active players with Hall of Fame credentials, including Mike Piazza and Sammy Sosa, are still looking for work.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006
Relief pitchers striking it rich
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith teams willing to spend, relief pitchers from Scott Eyre to Billy Wagner are hitting the jackpot in free agency.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2005
Six burning Hot Stove questions
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith six Hot Stove questions in hand, Jerry Crasnick polled front-office execs at last week's GM meetings.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2005
Pitching trio gives Astros the edge
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile Atlanta won five of six over Houston this season, the Astros' trio of Clemens, Pettitte and Oswalt will be tough to beat.
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