Players who've thrived for losing teams
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlaying for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Red Sox fans still as passionate as ever
Jerry CrasnickRed Sox fans are still as passionate as ever. Since 2004, the thing that is missing is the anguish.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Jeter hitting monumental heights
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDerek Jeter broke Luis Aparicio's record for career hits by a shortstop last month. Now the 35-year-old has Lou Gehrig in his sights.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Aaron advocates asterisks by records
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFormer home run king Hank Aaron said Saturday that he's willing to accept steroid users into the club, but with asterisks.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009AL East … King Albert … and lots more
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Promising Indians go from first to worst
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Wells running dry in an awful big way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAmong the top 10 highest-paid players in the game, Vernon Wells finds himself stuck in a statistically impaired position.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009Bay thriving in Boston's limelight
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs a "rock star" in Boston, Jason Bay is delivering in a big way hitting in the heart of the Red Sox's lineup.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009Given a chance to play, Pierre thriving
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJuan Pierre knows his time as a starter is likely limited, but you wouldn't know that by the way he's playing in place of the suspended Manny Ramirez.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009A-Rod makes like superhero in return
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comControversy has hounded Alex Rodriguez, but with his first swing of 2009, the Yankees slugger showed why he's A-Rod and we're not.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009Second basemen gone wild
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSecond base appears to be a position of strength in 2009, with several second-sackers off to great offensive starts.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Starting 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, 2009D-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, 2009Show back in town
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe past is the past. Manny Ramirez is back with the Dodgers and ready to play hard and have some fun.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009Manny moment arrives at last
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat took months and months was finally settled during a brief meeting Wednesday -- Manny Ramirez was ready to play for the Dodgers and the Dodgers were ready to have Manny Ramirez play for them.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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