Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFelix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008Ballplayers turned actors ... well, sort of
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Keith Hernandez on "Seinfeld" to Wade Boggs on "Cheers," several major leaguers have taken roles on television shows over the years.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007O's rebuild bridge from starters to closer
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA bullpen that plays together, stays together. So far, the Orioles' new $42 million pen is paying dividends.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2007Orioles mired in a full-blown identity crisis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo see just how far the Orioles have fallen, you need only buy a ticket to a weekday game at Camden Yards in September, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2006The 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, 2006Kline, King forming dynamic tandem
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSteve Kline and Ray King give Tony LaRussa a luxury that few managers have: Two dependable relievers from the left side.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2004
Urbina, Mesa drawing plenty of attention
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe scarcity of starters might prompt several clubs to throw up their hands and go bullpen-shopping instead.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2004
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