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Hot Yankee bats go cold in Game 1

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees' offense stumbled through a rough opening game of the World Series, silenced by a complete-game gem from the Phillies' Cliff Lee.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Yankees arrive at desired destination

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees set out with a simple purpose -- reach the World Series and win it. By dispatching the Angels, New York has completed half the equation.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Angels' Hunter embraces leadership role

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Along with having a big season offensively, Torii Hunter has displayed a fiery side in his role as a leader with the Angels.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Old hands guide Yankees to ALCS

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera aren't new to the postseason, nor is their habit of getting the job done when it matters most.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009

Free agents who've thrived on the cheap

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Russell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Ohman waiting for better '09 offer

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Will Ohman, one of the top relievers left on baseball's free agent market, has major league offers in hand from the Pirates, Marlins and Padres, but plans to continue discussions with three contending teams before making a decision.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

End could possibly be near for Durham

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Having received no offers to date to play in 2009, veteran Ray Durham may be forced to retire far sooner than he ever wanted to.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2009

Abreu waiting for market to open

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

obby Abreu's overall stats suggest "star," but he's often viewed as a complementary-type player. Landing a job at his desired salary could prove difficult.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

Pirates endure short-term groans to achieve long-term gains

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Pirates' deadline deals received a tepid response, but jaded Bucs fans are warming up to the team's devotion to long-term goals.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008

Slow starters in April who rose to play in October

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Starting 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, 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

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

Mitchell report includes a few recently signed, traded players

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Mitchell report includes a few players who have been involved recently in transactions or potential transactions. That's baseball's present reality.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2007

Five options for improving the wild-card system

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While having wild-card teams in the postseason has been a rousing success, we offer five options to possibly improve the system.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007

It's good to be the king

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With 97 mph fastballs, knee-buckling curves, tight sliders and baffling changeups, Felix Hernandez, at just 21 years old, is demoralizing hitters.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007