Promising careers at a crossroads
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat 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, 2009Sizing up the August trade candidates
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009Red Sox take 'buy low' route
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Red Sox pull off a magical comeback victory
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeft 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, 2008Braves prospect Schafer suspended 50 games for HGH use
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder 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, 2008Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom 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, 2007Surveying the offseason landscape
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWho'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007Identifying the elite arms in the game
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile 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, 2007Piazza still adjusting to noncatching role
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe 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, 2007Health of Harden, Crosby critical to A's success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe 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, 2007Sheets' new pitch could change Brewers' fortunes
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTinkering 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, 2007Jays to study all means of extending Wells' contract
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comToronto 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, 2006The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry 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, 2006New faces at second base
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick says it appears the Padres and Rangers will start the season with rookies at second base. • Tim Kurkjian
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2006Many questions still need to be answered
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEvery team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006
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