23 Results for mark ellis

Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 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

Manuel, Phillies pushing right buttons again in September

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The red-hot Phillies have performed well in September under manager Charlie Manuel, and this season is no different.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Pairs who've really shone

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana to Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, Jerry Crasnick pays tribute to the game's best dynamic duos.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

Players who show their value all over the diamond

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Paying tribute to the super-utility players, those who've made a contribution at three or more positions this season.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Felix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008

Health of Harden, Crosby critical to A's success

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The A's are optimistic about the health of starter Rich Harden and shortstop Bobby Crosby, who are critical to their success in 2007.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2007

Several prominent sluggers struggling to produce

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Aramis Ramirez and Adrian Beltre lead a list of prominent sluggers who have struggled this season, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006

A's heart beats up the middle

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The heart of Oakland's infield -- Crosby and Ellis -- beats the loudest and most profoundly up the middle, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2006

Sizing up which teams belong on top

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Leading with the defending champion White Sox, Jerry Crasnick picks the six division favorites as spring training gets underway.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 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

Royals banking on youngsters

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With the Royals pinning their hopes on kids, ups and downs are a fact of life, Jerry Crasnick writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 12, 2005

The buzz around the GM meetings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Agent Scott Boras has come up with a new designation for his top clients -- "icon players.''

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2004

Identifying the elite arms in the game

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While having a cannon for an arm helps, it takes more than having a hose to rank among the elite outfield throwers in the game.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007

Beane, Sabean surveying landscape

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

While it's hard to say if Billy Beane or Brian Sabean will make a move before July 31, it won't be for lack of effort.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 21, 2004