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Executives chime in on offseason topics

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Girardi wins battle of managerial wits

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Players make the difference in late October. In the World Series opener, the storyline revolved around Cliff Lee's masterful pitching and ...

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Girardi managing just fine

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Second-guess him all you want. Joe Girardi -- in his first postseason as a manager -- has the Yankees in position to win their 27th World Series title.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

ALCS: Some veteran advice

Jerry Crasnick

...closer Mariano Rivera told reporters that he plans to have a talk with set-up man Phil Hughes, who was a model of reliability during the regular season, but has been eminently hittable in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 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

Girardi calm amid stormy Bronx weather

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees won't alter their plans at all despite having the opportunity to do so after rain forced the postponement of Game 6 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Another wild walk-off for the Yankees

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees have made late-inning, wild wins routine this season, and they got another one in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Angels.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 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

Dealing an ace can be a crapshoot

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

What kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

No team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Season can't end soon enough for some

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

We turn our attention to nine players who entered the season with high expectations and appeared to be on the verge of breakthroughs, only to take a significant step back.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008

Damon turns on the power, rescues Yankees

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Just when it looked as if the end was near, Johnny Damon sparked the Yankees and continued their season for at least one more game.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2007

Several contenders need roster upgrades

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A power hitter. A starting pitcher. Bullpen help. With the trading deadline slowly approaching, several contending teams are in need of roster upgrades.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007

Clemens could provide huge lift to Yanks

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In an attempt to save their pitching staff, the Yankees signed Roger Clemens to a contract that will pay him $4.5M per month this season.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2007

Wells only part of Padres' upgrade

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

San Diego wanted Wells' left arm and big personality to anchor its rotation. Plus, Todd Walker finally finds a home.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 05, 2004