Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Young core gives Reds immediate hope
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA promising young core of players gives the Reds immediate hope to at the very least have their first winning season since 2000.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009Looking for competition? Here you go
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Conine, 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, 2007Top priority is adding pitching
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTime will tell whether the Devil Rays get the quality pitching they need to become more competitive.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006Rays fighting problems on and off the field
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Devil Rays are making some progress on the field, they continue to be plagued by injuries and off-field problems.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2006Future is now for Daniels, Friedman
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe phenomenon of young, aggressive "Moneyball" GMs hits close to home in Texas and Tampa Bay.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2005
Hunsicker brings credibility to Tampa
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAdding Gerry Hunsicker to the front office is a smart move for the Devil Rays.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2005
Iguchi's earned respect of his peers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderTadahito Iguchi has done many of the "little things" necessary to make the White Sox a success.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2005Young ready for next challenge
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderDevil Rays prospect Delmon Young appears ready, writes Jerry Crasnick. So why's he still a Montgomery Biscuit?
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