Pointing out the good amid all the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPaying tribute to players who have made unexpectedly strong contributions to give losing teams a reason to feel good amid all the bad news.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008Reyes still considered king of thieves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" breaks down the top base stealers in the game, leading off with the Mets' Jose Reyes.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Hernandez outshines Matsuzaka on Fenway stage
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDice-K-Ichiro was Wednesday's main event at Fenway Park, but Felix Hernandez forcefully put his stamp on last night's game in a big way.
Story | Conversation | April 11, 2007D-backs digest disappointing season
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIf the Diamondbacks are going to show they're for real in the NL West, new faces need to acclimate and old questions must be answered.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009Winners and losers at the time that were short-lived
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLooking back at nine deadline trades over the past decade that are perceived differently in hindsight than in the immediate aftermath.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007No difference makers among players dealt at deadline
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile teams made deadline deals to help themselves during the stretch run, "Starting 9" reveals that none of the trades have had the desired effect.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007Tulowitzki's game, passion belie his rookie status
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHe may be a rookie, but Troy Tulowitzki's old-school approach has energized the Rockies' run for the NL wild card.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2007Conine, 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, 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, 2007Jennings likely to stay put, but not Jones
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCheck out seven important players among next year's free-agent crop who may or may not follow Vernon Wells' lead.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 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, 2006Royals in market for long-term value
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderKansas City's new GM, Dayton Moore, has been busy trying to gain long-term value for the Royals' few tradeable players.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2006
Carpenter is only starter with sub-4.95 ERA
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAs the Cardinals pursue their sixth postseason berth in seven years, they face persistent questions about their pitching.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2006
'Very little star power' awaits this winter
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLed by Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano, there are only a handful of top-tier free agents in this winter's class.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006
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