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Boras compares Holliday, Teixeira

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Scott Boras declined to toss out a specific dollar figure in his public sales pitch for outfielder Matt Holliday on Tuesday. But he spent enough time comparing Holliday to Mark Teixeira to create a distinct impression what kind of money he has in mind.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Hamels, Howard stumble in Game 3

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Cole Hamels was thumped and Ryan Howard struggled yet again at the plate as the Phillies fell behind 2-1 in this World Series against the Yankees.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Girardi wins battle of managerial wits

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Players make the difference in late October. In the World Series opener, the storyline revolved around Cliff Lee's masterful pitching and ...

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Hot Yankee bats go cold in Game 1

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees' offense stumbled through a rough opening game of the World Series, silenced by a complete-game gem from the Phillies' Cliff Lee.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

ALCS: Figgins stays put at leadoff

Jerry Crasnick

...114 runs scored this season, and reached base 285 times -- second best in the AL behind Derek Jeter. He is also the only active major leaguer to steal 30 or more bases in each...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Yankees arrive at desired destination

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees set out with a simple purpose -- reach the World Series and win it. By dispatching the Angels, New York has completed half the equation.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Teixeira a defensive wizard for Yankees

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Mark Teixeira is struggling with the bat this postseason, but he's making up for it by playing outstanding defense at first base for the Yankees.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Angels manage to keep season going

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

If the Angels had lost on Thursday, the focus would have fallen on manager Mike Scioscia's decision-making. But they didn't, instead defeating the Yankees in Game 5 to force the ALCS back to New York.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

ALCS: A scoring rarity

Jerry Crasnick

...bottom of the eighth inning of Game 3 made for some offbeat scoring, when Melky Cabrera, Derek Jeter and Teixeira combined for only the second 8-6-3 putout in postseason history. Angels outfielder...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Little, if any, suspense left in ALCS

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez leading the way, the Yankees blew out the Angels in Game 4 of the ALCS and are now within one win of reaching the Fall Classic.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

ALCS: Long ball hurts Weaver

Jerry Crasnick

...allowed more than two homers in a game all season, has given up long balls to Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Johnny Damon in the first five innings today. After the Damon homer, Darren...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

ALCS: Weaver gaining momentum

Jerry Crasnick

...count with his fastball, then putting away the Yankees with off-speed stuff. Weaver set down Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira in order with a total of 10 pitches. He threw three...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

ALCS: Jeter has struggled against Weaver

Jerry Crasnick

4:55 p.m. ET Derek Jeter, who homered on a 2-0 pitch from Jered Weaver in the first inning to give...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

ALCS: Cano puts Yankees on the board

Jerry Crasnick

8:40 p.m. ET Derek Jeter entered the game with a .467 career average (7-for-15) against Angels starter Joe Saunders...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Another wild walk-off for the Yankees

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees have made late-inning, wild wins routine this season, and they got another one in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Angels.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009