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Little, if any, suspense left in ALCS

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez leading the way, the Yankees blew out the Angels in Game 4 of the ALCS and are now within one win of reaching the Fall Classic.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

When up is down, and down is up

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009

Burnett, Yankees agree on 5-year deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached preliminary agreement on a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the New York Yankees, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008

Ranking contenders' bullpens

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Factoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Slow starters in April who rose to play in October

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Starting 9 looks back through baseball history and pays homage to nine April laggards who found their mojo in time to play in October.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 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

Several recent trades had an impact in October

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Jeff Weaver to Orlando Cabrera, several World Series-bound teams have made upgrades in July that paid significant dividends in August, September and October.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007

Clemens rather ordinary in second tuneup start

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With his fastball routinely hitting 88-91 mph on the gun, Roger Clemens was far from a polished pitcher in his second minor league start for Double-A Trenton.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007

Yankees captain personifies greatness

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Even if you don't like Derek Jeter, it's impossible not to respect him -- especially in October.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2006

Human element still vital in high-tech age

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Advance scouting helps teams keep track of opponents and gain competitive intelligence.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 23, 2005

Chapter 1: 'License to Deal'

Jerry Crasnick

In an excerpt from 'License to Deal,' Jerry Crasnick describes the special bond between Dontrelle Willis and his agent, Matt Sosnick.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2005

Let the bidding begin

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Baseball executives like the depth of this winter's free-agent pitching contingent.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 09, 2004

Schilling indeed a 'warrior'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Curt Schilling showed there's more to clutch October pitching than just a gameplan and good stuff.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2004

Wilson, Nathan emerging stars

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

As fan voting wraps up, here's how things stand for 12 teams that don't have an obvious All-Star representative.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 28, 2004

Nomo, Mussina lacking velocity

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Several starting pitchers who were counted on to make major contributions this year have been ineffective.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 12, 2004