Promising careers at a crossroads
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009Hoping for a September to remember
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBecause we live in a "what have you done for me lately" kind of world, the futures of Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and several managers might be determined in September and October.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009They'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, 2009It's the good … and the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome players, including MLB home run leader Adrian Gonzalez, are roadkill at home and world-beaters on the road. Or vice versa.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Second basemen gone wild
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSecond base appears to be a position of strength in 2009, with several second-sackers off to great offensive starts.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Gardner, Murphy aim to excel in hot spot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBeing on the New York stage has gobbled up many a player, but Brett Gardner and Daniel Murphy are both ready for the challenge.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009As usual, offseason busy time for Boras
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile Scott Boras waits for a contract offer to his liking for Manny Ramirez, the agent has once again been a big part of the offseason.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009Mets get their ninth-inning man
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets got their closer, but Francisco Rodriguez didn't exactly get what he was looking for in this deal: his dream payday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Could be a wild weekend ... weather permitting
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's going to be awfully difficult to top Thursday's walk-off wins, as this weekend's rainy forecast may cause problems for several postseason hopefuls.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008State of the Rays … division races … players on the move
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith 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, 2008Given a chance, minorities thriving with White Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith GM Kenny Williams leading the way, the White Sox are perhaps the most progressive organization in baseball when it comes to minority hiring.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005
Cali hasn't been kind to White Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe White Sox have had little success playing in Orange County over the last decade. Should it be a cause for concern?
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2005Everett gives Expos much-needed edge
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe controversial Carl Everett has been a breath of fresh air to the players in the Expos clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2004
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