Rays' astute moves take them from cellar to summit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAndrew Friedman's savvy moves have led the Rays from the AL East cellar to baseball's summit.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Manny 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, 2008Manny 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, 2008No difference makers among players dealt at deadline
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile teams made deadline deals to help themselves during the stretch run, "Starting 9" reveals that none of the trades have had the desired effect.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 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, 2007Top priority is adding pitching
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTime will tell whether the Devil Rays get the quality pitching they need to become more competitive.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006Hunsicker brings credibility to Tampa
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAdding Gerry Hunsicker to the front office is a smart move for the Devil Rays.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2005
The Jon & John Show
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJon Lieber and John Olerud don't fit the bill as Yankee stars. But they sure stood out in a big way in Game 2 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2004
Griffey regaining sparkling form
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAfter two fallow years, it's heartening to see Ken Griffey Jr. pop up on "SportsCenter'' again for the right reasons.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004
K-Rod coming of age
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderEric Karros called Francisco Rodriguez's slider the best right-handed breaking ball he's ever seen.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2004
Positions' supply outweighs demand
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderFred McGriff leads a long list of veteran corner men who are finding the job market increasingly tight.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2004
Teams searching for bargain prices
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderTeams that have budgetary issues are being patient in hopes that the price will drop on their favorite targets.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2003
Dodgers' Evans awaits fate
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith a new owner ready to take over, Dodgers' GM Dan Evans may be sacrificed in the name of change.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2003
Sheffield too expensive for D-Rays
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Devil Rays plan to open their wallets some this offseason, but probably not enough to lure Gary Sheffield.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2003
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