Putting the pieces back together
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRecently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Promising careers at a crossroads
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009Red Sox fans still as passionate as ever
Jerry CrasnickRed Sox fans are still as passionate as ever. Since 2004, the thing that is missing is the anguish.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009AL East … King Albert … and lots more
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith 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, 2009Wells running dry in an awful big way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAmong the top 10 highest-paid players in the game, Vernon Wells finds himself stuck in a statistically impaired position.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009Bay thriving in Boston's limelight
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs a "rock star" in Boston, Jason Bay is delivering in a big way hitting in the heart of the Red Sox's lineup.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Red Sox take 'buy low' route
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Rays' improbable run rolls on into World Series
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith a big boost from rookie left-hander David Price, the Rays are headed to the World Series after outlasting the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2008Being on the ropes brings out the best in Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe 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, 2008Red Sox pull off a magical comeback victory
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeft 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, 2008No sweat … Matsuzaka delivers masterful effort for Red Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDaisuke Matsuzaka flirted with a no-hitter into the seventh inning and came away with a masterful performance in the Red Sox's victory in Game 1 over the Rays.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Red Sox just fine with 'Jason Being Jason'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJason Bay quietly goes about his business as Boston's left fielder, and both he and the Red Sox are just fine with that approach.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008Some new faces help Red Sox finish off Angels at home
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNo matter what obstacles arise, the Red Sox believe that plastic wrap will adorn the locker stalls come October.
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