No difference makers among players dealt at deadline
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile teams made deadline deals to help themselves during the stretch run, "Starting 9" reveals that none of the trades have had the desired effect.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007One-year home run spikes not at all uncommon
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderBrady Anderson and Roger Maris are just two of many players who had one-year spikes in home runs. Jerry Crasnick explains.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2006
Conserving energy is key down the stretch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJeff Francoeur and other rookies are learning the importance of conserving their energy down the stretch.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2005
DeJesus ready to make quantum leap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderFive Cactus Leaguers have the talent, temperament and opportunity to break through in 2005.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2005
Salesman A-Rod hopes to land Unit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderIn his first trip to the All-Star Game as a Yankee, Alex Rodriguez's biggest task may be to recruit Randy Johnson.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2004
Petrocelli: 'A-Rod can handle it'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderRico Petrocelli, an All-Star shortstop who switched to third base, says Alex Rodriguez will adjust with ease.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004
Putting the pieces back together
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Sheets' plan: 100 percent by spring
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAgent Casey Close said that pitcher Ben Sheets is doing "very well" in his rehab from flexor tendon surgery and plans to be 100 percent by the start of spring training.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Executives chime in on offseason topics
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Phillies awoke nearly silent Rodriguez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez was off to a poor start in the World Series and seemed destined for another offseason of criticism, but that's all changed after a homer in Game 3 and a huge hit late in Game 4.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Teixeira a defensive wizard for Yankees
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMark Teixeira is struggling with the bat this postseason, but he's making up for it by playing outstanding defense at first base for the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009ALCS: Texas' win gives Wood bragging rights
Jerry Crasnick7:40 p.m. ET A couple of Angels players watched the Texas-Oklahoma "Red River Rivalry'' football game with interest today. Outfielder Reggie Willits is a former Sooner, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009Another wild walk-off for the Yankees
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees have made late-inning, wild wins routine this season, and they got another one in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Angels.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009A-Rod experiencing October rebirth
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez is forging a new identity this October, playing a far different role than in previous years.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Padres would take chance on Bradley
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhen Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry begins aggressively shopping troubled outfielder Milton Bradley this winter, don't be surprised if one of his first phone calls is to San Diego.
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