When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Cardinals searching for positives
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith each passing day, the Cardinals are another step away from the euphoria of the franchise's 10th World Series championship last October.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2007Retooled rotation looks promising
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThey can bask in the glow for only so long. It's time for David Eckstein, the '06 World Series MVP, and his teammates to turn their attention to defending their title.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007Players cool on warm World Series site
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIs there any interest in having the World Series at a neutral site, where weather conditions are comfortable for all? Jerry Crasnick surveys eight major leaguers.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006Call it paradise ... dressed in red
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe new Busch Stadium gives Cards fans a ballpark they can truly be proud of for years to come, writes Jerry Crasnick. • Zoom Gallery
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2006Cards contenders despite so-so offseason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cardinals didn't add any big names during the offseason, but they're still the NL's team to beat, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2006Nelson agrees to minor-league deal with Cards
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comVeteran reliever Jeff Nelson has agreed to terms with the St. Louis Cardinals on a minor-league contract that will pay him $800,000 if he makes the big-league club out of spring training, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2006Mr. October, for a day
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBefore driving in six runs in Game 1, Reggie Sanders was typecast as the quintessential vagabond and a guy known for stinking it up in October.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2005Cards too balanced for Padres
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cardinals' balance makes them a difficult opponent for the Padres and any other NL club, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2005Giants taking bullpen-by-committee approach
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith Armando Benitez on the shelf, Felipe Alou must do some juggling in the Giants' bullpen.
Story | Conversation | May 03, 2005
Kline, King forming dynamic tandem
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSteve Kline and Ray King give Tony LaRussa a luxury that few managers have: Two dependable relievers from the left side.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2004
Beane, Sabean surveying landscape
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhile it's hard to say if Billy Beane or Brian Sabean will make a move before July 31, it won't be for lack of effort.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2004
Cardinals' staff performing well
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAfter a terrible first 10 days, the St. Louis rotation ranks third in the majors in quality starts.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2004
Wilson finally fulfilling promise
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderOnce a big fan of lighting up the radar gun, Reds pitcher Paul Wilson is now preaching the gospel of finesse.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2004
Let the gamesmanship begin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSunday's deadline for offering arbitration is as much about psychology and politics as it is about baseball.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2003
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