Several rookies making a big impact
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRick Porcello and Elvis Andrus are among several rookies who've made valuable contributions to their teams through the first three months of the season.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Given a chance to play, Pierre thriving
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJuan Pierre knows his time as a starter is likely limited, but you wouldn't know that by the way he's playing in place of the suspended Manny Ramirez.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008No automatic outs among this group of pitchers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith Micah Owings topping the list, Starting 9 pays tribute to baseball's best-hitting pitchers -- guys who instill fear when they step to the plate.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008Nationals' new-look outfield filled with a lot of potential
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCan potential translate to performance on the field for the mostly young Nationals? Win or lose, it should be a fun season ahead finding out.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2008Sanders mulls backup jobs or possible TV analyst job
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder Reggie Sanders, one of six players in baseball history with 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases, plans to make a decision on his future by the end of January.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Gonzalez isn't ready to call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLuis Gonzalez continues to seek employment. Time will tell if the 40-year-old outfielder gets another opportunity to play.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2008Zito is going to strike it rich
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree-agent pitcher Barry Zito is likely to land in the city he wants and hit the mother lode financially, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006D-Backs loaded with young talent
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Diamondbacks are in a strange place: They're a team in transition, yet they're in position to contend in the NL West right now, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2006Several prominent sluggers struggling to produce
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAramis Ramirez and Adrian Beltre lead a list of prominent sluggers who have struggled this season, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006
Most significant trade? Delgado to Mets
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJerry Crasnick looks at six trades likely to have the most impact on the 2006 season, including one involving Carlos Delgado.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006Mr. October, for a day
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBefore driving in six runs in Game 1, Reggie Sanders was typecast as the quintessential vagabond and a guy known for stinking it up in October.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2005Chavez, Delgado on the mend
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSeveral hitters who can dictate how opposing managers manage have been absent for extended periods.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2004
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