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Much gray area in defensive analysis

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

When it comes to defensive analysis, should we believe our eyes or the numbers? Perhaps a little of both.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Players who've thrived for losing teams

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Playing for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Deadline deals: From studs to duds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

One month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Royals' early glee quickly turned sour

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Pirates 'clean house' in a very big way

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In the span of roughly one calendar year, the Pirates have made a flurry of moves that have totally remade the look of their franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009

Sanchez to Giants for Alderson

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pittsburgh second baseman Freddy Sanchez's status remained in limbo Wednesday as the San Francisco Giants' medical staff checked out his left knee for a second time as a prelude to a possible trade between the clubs, a source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 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

Several rookies making a big impact

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Rick Porcello and Elvis Andrus are among several rookies who've made valuable contributions to their teams through the first three months of the season.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Rundown of winter meetings happenings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Here's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Pirates, Vazquez near deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Pirates are close to a two-year, $4 million deal with infielder Ramon Vazquez.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

State of the Rays … division races … players on the move

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

September's significant for baseball's bottom nine

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

September is still a significant month for baseball's bottom nine teams, even though they're out of the playoff hunt.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Conine, among others, could be involved in waiver deals

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Despite the July 31 trade deadline having passed, there are a number of players who could be moved in waiver deals in the month of August.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2007

Pirates' Sanchez defying the odds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pirates third baseman Freddy Sanchez, the NL's batting leader, is still trying to shake the perception that his bubble is about to burst.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006