As Wolfe related, Crawford informed him, "Sorry, I can't talk. I'm in the weight room."
That industrious attitude helped Crawford amass tangible evidence of his skill this season, including his first All-Star appearance and his initial Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards.
"He's arguably the best shortstop in baseball," said Brian Sabean, Giants executive vice president of baseball operations, at a Wednesday news conference held at AT&T Park to trumpet Crawford's contract.