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Executives chime in on offseason topics

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As 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, 2009

Girardi managing just fine

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Second-guess him all you want. Joe Girardi -- in his first postseason as a manager -- has the Yankees in position to win their 27th World Series title.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Werth packing plenty of punch for Phils

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In his second season as a full-time starter, Jayson Werth is having a career year and has given the Phillies' lineup a huge lift.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

NCAA cracks down on baseball advisers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The line NCAA baseball players walk each spring while considering entering the MLB draft is a hazy one, and problems have arisen because of it. The NCAA Eligibility Center's new player questionnaire could alleviate those issues, or make things even worse for prospects.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009

Icons told Griffey to consider legacy

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Baseball icons Willie Mays and Hank Aaron and Ken Griffey Jr.'s 13-year old daughter played pivotal roles in helping Griffey decide where he'll be making the final stop of his illustrious career.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Sources: Braves in mix for Griffey

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

That Ken Griffey Jr.-to-Seattle reunion isn't a foregone conclusion just yet. Two baseball sources told ESPN.com Saturday that the Atlanta Braves are making a late play for Griffey.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009

Griffey's agent talking with Mariners

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Seattle Mariners have stepped up the pace in negotiations that could bring Ken Griffey Jr. back to the city where he spent the first 11 years of his major league career, two baseball sources told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Later round draft picks who've developed rather nicely

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With a salute to some noteworthy late hits, "Starting 9" looks position-by-position at players who were drafted after the 10th round and proved to be well worth the wait.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008

Some familiar faces still looking for work

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Kenny Lofton is among the familiar faces who have drifted from the scene without saying goodbye, but would play again if given the opportunity.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008

Latin American arms elevating the Rockies

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Colorado's mound revival is largely a Latin thing. Ubaldo Jimenez, Franklin Morales and Manny Corpas have the type of stuff to make scouts gush and hitters quake.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2008

Red Sox go from AL survivors to World Series favorites

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Red Sox reveled after surviving the ALCS, and now enter the World Series as the favorites against Colorado.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2007

Everett sets up shop in the 'bushes'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After collecting 1,304 hits in his big league career, Carl Everett has taken a detour and is playing in the independent Atlantic League.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007

From unknown to very well-known

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Having been drafted in the 13th round by the Cardinals in 1999, Albert Pujols is among several overlooked picks who accomplished more than anyone could have imagined.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007

It's tough to make everybody happy

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Complaints about the schedule are nothing new, but there have been even more gripes than usual this season.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2007