'Advice' from Pujols helped Howard along the way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSt. Louis native Ryan Howard topped Cardinals and World Series hero Albert Pujols to win the NL MVP Award.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006
Time to hang up the spikes?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAt ballparks throughout the game, this week might be the last hurrah for some All-Stars and role players alike, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2006
Difficult to assess impact of amphetamines ban
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe amphetamine ban has prompted players to move down the spectrum to coffee and energy drinks or to seek other legal alternatives.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2006
Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006
Hillenbrand's actions are nothing new
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderBased on his undoing in Toronto, Shea Hillenbrand's mouth is becoming more dangerous than his bat.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 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
Moore returns to his Kansas roots
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs he rediscovers his Kansas roots, new GM Dayton Moore faces a daunting task in resurrecting the Royals.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006
Right-handers still fighting height stigma
Jerry Crasnick, Baseball AmericaWhy do scouts knock righthanded power pitchers under 6 feet tall? This year's draft features four such hurlers.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2006
Trio putting up numbers away from Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEdgar, Hanley and Nomar are tearing it up. It's a wonderful year to be a former Boston Red Sox shortstop, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006
Closers Papelbon, Ray finding early success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comApril performance is no guarantee of future results, but it's still encouraging. Here's eight players to watch.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006
Here comes the left-hander ...
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have three, some have none. The beauty of the lefty reliever is in the eye of the beholder.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 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
Red Sox could turn to Reed, among others
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJeremy Reed is among the players the Red Sox could consider bringing in to replace the departed Johnny Damon.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2005
Angels' farm system stocked with talent
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Angels are committed to building from within and, as a result, are reluctant to trade away their top prospects.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2005
Missing since '87 -- a 30-HR threat
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderIt's hard to fathom, but the Twins haven't had a player hit 30 homers in a season since 1987.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2005
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