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Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From 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, 2008

Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008

Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Felix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008

Ballplayers turned actors ... well, sort of

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From 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, 2007

O's rebuild bridge from starters to closer

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A bullpen that plays together, stays together. So far, the Orioles' new $42 million pen is paying dividends.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2007

Orioles mired in a full-blown identity crisis

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

To 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, 2006

The best and the worst of times

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jerry 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, 2006

Kline, King forming dynamic tandem

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Steve Kline and Ray King give Tony LaRussa a luxury that few managers have: Two dependable relievers from the left side.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 04, 2004

Urbina, Mesa drawing plenty of attention

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The scarcity of starters might prompt several clubs to throw up their hands and go bullpen-shopping instead.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 19, 2004