They're called 'prospects' for a reason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Active seniors still living the good life
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo quadrigenarians Jamie Moyer, Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, age is just another number in their illustrious careers.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Agent: Red Sox reach out to agent for right-hander Burnett
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRed Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent by phone Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander, a baseball source said.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Maddon: This is just the beginning
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt won't take the Rays long to get over their World Series loss to the Phillies. They know they accomplished something very special this season.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Being on the ropes brings out the best in Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Red Sox crushed the Indians' hopes and dreams last October. They'll try to do the same to the young Tampa Bay Rays.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008Punch your ticket with a top-notch 1-2-3 rotation
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTeams with the deepest, most balanced rotations stand the best chance of making an October run. We rank each team based on its 1-2-3 starters.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Ranking contenders' bullpens
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFactoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008State of the Rays … division races … players on the move
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 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, 2008Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007The 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, 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
Most significant trade? Delgado to Mets
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJerry Crasnick looks at six trades likely to have the most impact on the 2006 season, including one involving Carlos Delgado.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006Human element still vital in high-tech age
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAdvance scouting helps teams keep track of opponents and gain competitive intelligence.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2005
A's dealing with injuries to key players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderBesides pitching, hitting and fielding, health is also part of the equation for postseason contenders.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2005
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