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Nationals still searching for identity

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Three years after moving from Montreal to Washington, the Nationals are still searching for an identity.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Free agents who could very well be bargains

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Randy Johnson to Felipe Lopez to Juan Rivera, "Starting 9" highlights the free agents who could prove to be a nice value for a relatively bargain price.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

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

Some of the hot topics at GM meetings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on seven notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Maddon: This is just the beginning

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It won't take the Rays long to get over their World Series loss to the Phillies. They know they accomplished something very special this season.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Once play resumes, 3½ innings remain to decide Game 5

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Whenever the raindrops stop and play resumes, the Rays and Phillies will have 3½ innings to settle who will be the winner of Game 5 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008

Rays' hopes riding on ice-cold bats of Pena, Longoria

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Tampa Bay's Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria have gone cold at the worst time imaginable.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008

It can't get any weirder for the Rays, can it?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After the Rays fell to the Phillies 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth of World Series Game 3, they found Citizens Bank Park to be neither "cozy" nor "hitter-friendly."

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Win or lose, Maddon's Rays remain even-keeled

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Don't worry about the Rays taking their Game 1 loss too hard. They put it behind them before they even left the clubhouse.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Phils suffering from poor RISP management

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After going 1-for-28 with runners in scoring position at Tampa Bay, the Phillies have to feel fortunate to be headed home with the series tied at one game apiece.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Rays' astute moves take them from cellar to summit

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Andrew Friedman's savvy moves have led the Rays from the AL East cellar to baseball's summit.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Rays' improbable run rolls on into World Series

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With a big boost from rookie left-hander David Price, the Rays are headed to the World Series after outlasting the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2008

Being on the ropes brings out the best in Boston

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Red Sox crushed the Indians' hopes and dreams last October. They'll try to do the same to the young Tampa Bay Rays.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Red Sox pull off a magical comeback victory

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Left for dead, the Red Sox rallied for eight runs in the final three innings in Game 5 to stun Tampa Bay and extend their season for at least one more game.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

In familiar spot, Red Sox turn to Matsuzaka to lead the way

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

For the third time in the last five years, the Red Sox are faced with a do-or-die situation in the ALCS. Up on the hill for the Sox in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rays, will be Daisuke Matsuzaka.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008