Reyes still considered king of thieves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" breaks down the top base stealers in the game, leading off with the Mets' Jose Reyes.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Slow starters in April who rose to play in October
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 looks back through baseball history and pays homage to nine April laggards who found their mojo in time to play in October.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008Francona skillful and relaxed amid the chaos of Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThrough eight seasons -- four with the Red Sox -- as a manager, Terry Francona has grown accustomed to the fickle nature of public and media acceptance.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2007The disciples of John Hart
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJohn Hart did more than turn around a moribund Indians franchise. He also mentored three of the four general managers still vying for a World Series title.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007Everett sets up shop in the 'bushes'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter collecting 1,304 hits in his big league career, Carl Everett has taken a detour and is playing in the independent Atlantic League.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007It's tough to make everybody happy
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comComplaints about the schedule are nothing new, but there have been even more gripes than usual this season.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2007Any life left in these old bats?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSeveral active players with Hall of Fame credentials, including Mike Piazza and Sammy Sosa, are still looking for work.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006
Healthy, reliable closers hard to find
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhy are so many closers either hurt or struggling? Stress and wear and tear are logical places to start.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2005
Relievers, outfielders on the front line
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderInsider surveyed 15 major leaguers on the state of player-fan relations, and several seemed legitimately concerned about the way things are headed.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2005
Orioles fail to land prime free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Orioles' relatively quiet offseason has spawned a new theme among their fan base – hostility.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2005
Bowden's 'mind is always working'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJim Bowden will never think conservatively when it comes to running a baseball team.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2004
Unit, Sosa top most tradeable list
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhen there are salaries to be dumped and superstars to be accommodated, it's time to talk trade.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2004
GM meetings stoke Hot Stove
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe GM meetings laid the foundation for an active Hot Stove experience at the winter meetings in December.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2004
The buzz around the GM meetings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAgent Scott Boras has come up with a new designation for his top clients -- "icon players.''
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2004
Yanks await Boss' wrath
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith four straight losses to the Red Sox, the Yankees' season ended in totally humiliating fashion.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2004
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