Ranking contenders' bullpens
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFactoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Westbrook achieves sink-cess against Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith his sinker faithfully pounding the bottom edge of the strike zone, Jake Westbrook set the tone in Game 3.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007Indians turn Boston marathon into quick knockout
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe ALCS appears to be far from over after Trot Nixon led the Indians' 11th-inning onslaught, ending a long, draining night against his former team.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2007Indians spoil the big party, advance to ALCS
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn defeating the Yankees, it's one opportunity down and two to go for the Indians. Their days of flying under the radar are history.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2007Lofton keeps on ticking, delivers huge performance for Indians
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBack for another tour of duty with the Indians, Kenny Lofton delivered the keynote performance in Cleveland's Game 1 win over the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007No pain, no game for these hard-nosed players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThese guys have high pain thresholds and a low tolerance for days off. Say hello to the toughest players in the game.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2007Everett sets up shop in the 'bushes'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter collecting 1,304 hits in his big league career, Carl Everett has taken a detour and is playing in the independent Atlantic League.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007AL Central looking like a battle royale
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the Tigers, Indians, White Sox and Twins looking like contenders, the AL Central is shaping up to be baseball's toughest and deepest division.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2007Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006
Young starters buoy Marlins
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Marlins' rotation amazingly includes four rookie starters with a 32-20 record and a total combined salary of $1.3 million, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2006Limited trade opportunities in August
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWe're not done dealing just yet. Jerry Crasnick gives us a list of players, Shawn Green and Jon Lieber among them, who might be on the move in August.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2006Relief pitchers striking it rich
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith teams willing to spend, relief pitchers from Scott Eyre to Billy Wagner are hitting the jackpot in free agency.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2005
Cubs take another serious hit to pitching staff
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith Cubs officials confirming Mark Prior has a "hairline fracture" or a crack in his elbow, replacement options look bleak.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2005
Baker facing difficult decision
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhile the Cubs' rotation ranks among the best in the game, Dusty Baker's ninth-inning plans remain a work in progress.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2005
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