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Putting the pieces back together

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Southpaws in the spotlight

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The resurgent Andy Pettitte faces the shaky Cole Hamels in Saturday night's pivotal Game 3 of World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

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

Dealing an ace can be a crapshoot

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

What kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Promising Indians go from first to worst

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

When up is down, and down is up

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009

Burnett, Yankees agree on 5-year deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached preliminary agreement on a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the New York Yankees, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008

Agent: Red Sox reach out to agent for right-hander Burnett

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent by phone Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander, a baseball source said.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Elbow injury may hurt Sheets' chances in free agency

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A late-season elbow flare-up has rekindled questions about Ben Sheets' health and durability just as he's entering free agency.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Being on the ropes brings out the best in Boston

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Red Sox crushed the Indians' hopes and dreams last October. They'll try to do the same to the young Tampa Bay Rays.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Red Sox pull off a magical comeback victory

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Left for dead, the Red Sox rallied for eight runs in the final three innings in Game 5 to stun Tampa Bay and extend their season for at least one more game.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

In familiar spot, Red Sox turn to Matsuzaka to lead the way

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

For the third time in the last five years, the Red Sox are faced with a do-or-die situation in the ALCS. Up on the hill for the Sox in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rays, will be Daisuke Matsuzaka.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

Rays win a time-consuming, tension-filled affair to even series

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In the latest "pinch us" moment from a feel-good season, the Rays pulled even in the ALCS with a 9-8, 11-inning victory over the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008

No sweat … Matsuzaka delivers masterful effort for Red Sox

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Daisuke Matsuzaka flirted with a no-hitter into the seventh inning and came away with a masterful performance in the Red Sox's victory in Game 1 over the Rays.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008