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Red Sox fans still as passionate as ever

Jerry Crasnick

Red Sox fans are still as passionate as ever. Since 2004, the thing that is missing is the anguish.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Young arms feel the 'grind' at this point

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From pitch counts to innings limits, Starting 9 assesses how several young pitchers are positioned for the stretch drive.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Deadline deals: From studs to duds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

One month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Hoping for a September to remember

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Because 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, 2009

Hefty price tag on Strasburg's talent

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The ultra-talented Stephen Strasburg is expected to be the No. 1 pick of the Nationals on Tuesday. But that'll be only the beginning of a long, costly process led by superagent Scott Boras.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

White Sox's Williams, Guillen as feisty as ever

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Are Kenny Williams and Ozzie Guillen the feisty and combative saviors of baseball on Chicago's South Side, or Village Idiots A and B? How the '08 season plays out will determine that.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2008

Conine, among others, could be involved in waiver deals

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Despite 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, 2007

Keep an eye on these potential impact players

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

There are a few players who could provide a major boost for pennant contenders once they come off the disabled list.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007

South Siders need rotation to deliver

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The White Sox will go as far as their starting pitching takes them this season.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2007

Selig proud of MLB's drug policy, revenue sharing

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Commissioner Bud Selig believes that Major League Baseball has done an effective job of getting steroid use under control. He calls the drug policy currently in place "the toughest program in American sports today."

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2006

NL lineups aren't as deep

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

There are a few factors that might help explain the American League's recent dominance over the National League.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2006

Carpenter is only starter with sub-4.95 ERA

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

As the Cardinals pursue their sixth postseason berth in seven years, they face persistent questions about their pitching.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 27, 2006

New era at Coors

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Rockies have reason to be optimistic because they've developed some arms in their farm system, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 24, 2006

'Very little star power' awaits this winter

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Led by Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano, there are only a handful of top-tier free agents in this winter's class.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006

Most significant trade? Delgado to Mets

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Jerry Crasnick looks at six trades likely to have the most impact on the 2006 season, including one involving Carlos Delgado.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006