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Reyes back in comfort zone

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Jose Reyes is playing shortstop again for the Mets and showing his true skills.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 22, 2005

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

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

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

Baseball's coming attractions

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The rookie of the year choices might seem rather dull at the moment, but several hot prospects could liven things up in the next few months.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

White Sox veterans know the score

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The old guard won't be caught off guard in Chicago. Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko and Jim Thome are well aware the White Sox are trying to get younger.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009

Ranking contenders' bullpens

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Factoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

At first, take your pick

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

This year's draft class has plenty of options at first base.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008

After 14 major league seasons, retiring Boone in a better place

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Bret Boone has decided to retire after a comeback attempt with the Washington Nationals failed to lead to a big league job.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Who's that? Willits, Shields performing without the hype

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Players like Reggie Willits and James Shields have managed to perform effectively while remaining somewhat anonymous.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007

Liar, liar ... there's no sense telling the truth

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Pete Rose to Rafael Palmeiro to Albert Belle, baseball has had its share of people who have been caught straying from the truth.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007

Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

Royals in market for long-term value

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Kansas City's new GM, Dayton Moore, has been busy trying to gain long-term value for the Royals' few tradeable players.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 25, 2006

Moore returns to his Kansas roots

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As he rediscovers his Kansas roots, new GM Dayton Moore faces a daunting task in resurrecting the Royals.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006

Right-handers still fighting height stigma

Jerry Crasnick, Baseball America

Why do scouts knock righthanded power pitchers under 6 feet tall? This year's draft features four such hurlers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 02, 2006