We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Ready For Take Off

By Tim Keown

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Carl Crawford specializes in out-of-body experiences. He stands on the plastic grass in leftfield, under a tilted concrete dome, and envisions himself as a superhero in a video game. He is a machinelike creature possessing supernatural powers of concentration. He is programmed for a task, removed from his surroundings, separated from the empty seats and the daily standings and the incessant negativity. He creates a tunnel through which he sees only the game and his role in it. He knows somethi ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.