They're called 'prospects' for a reason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Several rookies making a big impact
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRick 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, 2009Pointing out the good amid all the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPaying tribute to players who have made unexpectedly strong contributions to give losing teams a reason to feel good amid all the bad news.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFelix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008Large number of players still seeking employment
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe list of unemployed free agents is still very long, and many of them have no clue where they'll be when the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues get under way.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome 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, 2007Beckett keeps adding to his October legend
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHe's the new Mr. October. Josh Beckett added another stellar line to his postseason resume in Boston's Game 1 victory over the Indians.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007Conine, among others, could be involved in waiver deals
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDespite 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, 2007Keep an eye on these potential impact players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are a few players who could provide a major boost for pennant contenders once they come off the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007Right-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
It ain't over till it's over
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderFor all their upheaval, the Dodgers remain teasingly in the mix in the mild, mild West.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2005
A's offense needs to awaken
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderA month into the season, Oakland's pitching is doing fine. It's the hitting that's awful.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2005
Yanks await Boss' wrath
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith four straight losses to the Red Sox, the Yankees' season ended in totally humiliating fashion.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2004
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