AL East … King Albert … and lots more
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Outfield threesome gives O's high hopes
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNolan Reimold, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis give the Orioles a dynamic young outfield threesome worth envying.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009Free agents who've thrived on the cheap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRussell 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, 2009Some familiar faces still looking for work
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comKenny Lofton is among the familiar faces who have drifted from the scene without saying goodbye, but would play again if given the opportunity.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008Howard, Cano, Jones among slow starters
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 takes a position-by-position look at players with All-Star ability who are off to poor starts.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008Surveying 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, 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, 2007Keep an eye on these potential impact players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are a few players who could provide a major boost for pennant contenders once they come off the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007Bonds, Griffey share All-Star spotlight one last time
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBarry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr., two of the best players of their generation, will be starting in the same outfield in an All-Star Game for the first -- and perhaps last -- time Tuesday night.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2007Bullpen makeover a relief to Braves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA revamped bullpen with Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez is giving the Braves confidence they can finish what they've started.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007Bonds' future in doubt
Jerry Crasnick...want to consider a Plan B. Giants owner Peter Magowan showed up in the AT&T Park...s always going to be a Giant? That may turn out to be true. That may not...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 09, 2006
Leyland itching to return to dugout
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJim Leyland is ready to be a big-league manager again. Now all he needs is an opportunity, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005
Phils thrust themselves into playoff chase
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderConsidered an afterthought for much of this season, the Phillies are now a viable postseason contender.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2005
Now more than ever, voters doubting Palmeiro
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWill Rafael Palmeiro make it into the Hall of Fame or not? We polled Hall voters to get their thoughts.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2005
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