Much gray area in defensive analysis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhen it comes to defensive analysis, should we believe our eyes or the numbers? Perhaps a little of both.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Players who've thrived for losing teams
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlaying for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Royals' early glee quickly turned sour
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009All-Star Game still stuck in the middle
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn 2003, Major League Baseball began awarding home-field advantage in the World Series to the league that wins the All-Star Game. Six years later, the sport still wrestles with the emphasis this places on an exhibition game.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009Creating a new Brew from scratch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHow are the Brewers winning so many games? They're getting quality starts from their underpublicized rotation and save after save from their 41-year-old closer.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009Baseball's coming attractions
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe rookie of the year choices might seem rather dull at the moment, but several hot prospects could liven things up in the next few months.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Plate discipline so important nowadays
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's the old nature versus nurture debate. Is plate discipline a God-given skill, a learned behavior, or a combination of the two?
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Cubs now a much more balanced team
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA short-lived run in each of the past two Octobers pushed the Cubs to balance their lineup better for 2009.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009Could be a wild weekend ... weather permitting
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's going to be awfully difficult to top Thursday's walk-off wins, as this weekend's rainy forecast may cause problems for several postseason hopefuls.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008Rays look to continue dominance at home in showdown against Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rays have the best home record in the majors heading into their showdown series against the Red Sox at the Trop.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008With Boras in the picture, Alvarez's career put on hold
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs Pedro Alvarez awaits the resolution of his case against Major League Baseball, he's found that involving yourself with Scott Boras can be risky.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 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, 2008Pairs who've really shone
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana to Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, Jerry Crasnick pays tribute to the game's best dynamic duos.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Power numbers down significantly for several players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Prince Fielder to Delmon Young, several players have seen their power numbers decline appreciably in the first 2½ months of the season.
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