Deadline deals: From studs to duds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOne month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Sizing up the August trade candidates
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009AL 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, 2009Promising Indians go from first to worst
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009State 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, 2008In wake of Sabathia trade, LaPorta now a name to know
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBeing the centerpiece of the package the Indians acquired in the CC Sabathia trade suddenly has made Matt LaPorta a hot player to watch.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008Red Sox go from AL survivors to World Series favorites
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Red Sox reveled after surviving the ALCS, and now enter the World Series as the favorites against Colorado.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2007Indians anticipating shot at Series redemption
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians are feeling upbeat about their chances after a 7-3 victory in Game 4 put them one win away from a shot at World Series redemption.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007Westbrook achieves sink-cess against Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith his sinker faithfully pounding the bottom edge of the strike zone, Jake Westbrook set the tone in Game 3.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007Sometimes it takes some shaking up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThis season has been a huge disappointment for the Indians, and they're still trying to figure out why.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2006
GMs value Soriano over Abreu
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSoriano or Abreu? Will Maddux be traded? GMs weigh in on those deadline questions and more.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2006
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
Ten middle men provide instant relief
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderMiddle relievers and setup guys have thankless jobs, but there are 10 who have been staff saviors this season.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2005
Reds, Indians searching for answers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Indians and Reds began the season with high expectations, but both have failed to deliver.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2005
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