Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Painfully true stories of injury cover-ups
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBrett Myers recently had to set the record straight about his eye injury, reminding Jerry Crasnick of nine other infamous injury cover-ups.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Oliver: List of fraud victims extensive
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDarren Oliver, a 15-year veteran, is one of several major leaguers who've been caught up in an investment scheme perpetrated by Robert Allen Stanford, a Texas financier who is under investigation by federal regulators for an alleged $8 billion fraud.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2009Giants' offense still needs big upgrade
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Giants could be dangerous in the NL West if they can add another productive bat to their lineup.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009State of the Rays … division races … players on the move
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008Who are these guys? Long shots who made it
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 takes a look at nine players who made Opening Day rosters against long odds.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008Surveying the offseason landscape
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWho'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007It's good to be the king
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith 97 mph fastballs, knee-buckling curves, tight sliders and baffling changeups, Felix Hernandez, at just 21 years old, is demoralizing hitters.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007Escaping Bronx after '07 a possibility for A-Rod
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIf he so chooses, Alex Rodriguez will contractually have the opportunity to leave the Yankees after the 2007 season.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2007Jennings likely to stay put, but not Jones
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCheck out seven important players among next year's free-agent crop who may or may not follow Vernon Wells' lead.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2006Sometimes it takes some shaking up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThis season has been a huge disappointment for the Indians, and they're still trying to figure out why.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2006
NL lineups aren't as deep
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are a few factors that might help explain the American League's recent dominance over the National League.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2006One-year home run spikes not at all uncommon
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderBrady Anderson and Roger Maris are just two of many players who had one-year spikes in home runs. Jerry Crasnick explains.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2006
Several 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
The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.
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