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Promising careers at a crossroads

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

What do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Sizing up the August trade candidates

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Red Sox take 'buy low' route

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The cost-conscious Red Sox hope their high-risk, high-reward acquisitions will give them the slight boost they need in the AL East.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009

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

Braves prospect Schafer suspended 50 games for HGH use

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Outfielder Jordan Schafer, a top prospect in the Atlanta Braves system, has received a 50-game suspension for use of Human Growth Hormone.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008

Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007

Surveying the offseason landscape

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Who'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

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

Piazza still adjusting to noncatching role

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The youthful A's hope future Hall of Famer Mike Piazza eventually will be as sharp with his bat as he's been so far with his wit. Jerry Crasnick

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2007

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

Sheets' new pitch could change Brewers' fortunes

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Tinkering with a new and improved changeup, Ben Sheets will be counted on to change the Brewers' fortunes in the NL Central.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2007

Jays to study all means of extending Wells' contract

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi has a void in his starting rotation and a monumental trade chip in center fielder Vernon Wells. But that doesn't mean Wells' custom-clearing days are necessarily history.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2006

The best and the worst of times

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006

New faces at second base

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jerry Crasnick says it appears the Padres and Rangers will start the season with rookies at second base. • Tim Kurkjian

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2006

Many questions still need to be answered

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Every team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006