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Resurrection month for Lee, Quentin, others

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Last season Cliff Lee was demoted, Scott Olsen was arrested and Milton Bradley tore his ACL. But now they're among the top comeback stories of 2008.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2008

They're called 'prospects' for a reason

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

AL East … King Albert … and lots more

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Promising Indians go from first to worst

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Return of an ancient Mariner?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Should a team that is desperately trying to move forward look back to its glory days? The return of Ken Griffey Jr. to Seattle seems quite iffy.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009

Red Sox take 'buy low' route

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The cost-conscious Red Sox hope their high-risk, high-reward acquisitions will give them the slight boost they need in the AL East.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009

Maddon: This is just the beginning

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It 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, 2008

Once play resumes, 3½ innings remain to decide Game 5

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Whenever the raindrops stop and play resumes, the Rays and Phillies will have 3½ innings to settle who will be the winner of Game 5 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008

Rays' astute moves take them from cellar to summit

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Andrew Friedman's savvy moves have led the Rays from the AL East cellar to baseball's summit.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Being on the ropes brings out the best in Boston

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Red Sox crushed the Indians' hopes and dreams last October. They'll try to do the same to the young Tampa Bay Rays.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Red Sox pull off a magical comeback victory

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Left for dead, the Red Sox rallied for eight runs in the final three innings in Game 5 to stun Tampa Bay and extend their season for at least one more game.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Some new faces help Red Sox finish off Angels at home

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

No matter what obstacles arise, the Red Sox believe that plastic wrap will adorn the locker stalls come October.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008

Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

At first, take your pick

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

This year's draft class has plenty of options at first base.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008