31 Results for austin kearns

It's just one ugly swing after another

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

When pitchers put a bat in their hands, the results usually aren't good. And for some, the results are horrific.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009

Rundown of winter meetings happenings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Here's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

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

Winners and losers at the time that were short-lived

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Looking back at nine deadline trades over the past decade that are perceived differently in hindsight than in the immediate aftermath.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

Baker sold on Reds' youthful transition

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Labeled "a veteran's guy," Reds manager Dusty Baker is showing the opposite as he oversees the team's youth movement.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008

Nationals' new-look outfield filled with a lot of potential

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Can 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, 2008

Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007

Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Hunter's signing opened up more possibilities for center fielders

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

There are still plenty of high-caliber center fielders on the market. Here's where things stand for the principals.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

Identifying the elite arms in the game

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While having a cannon for an arm helps, it takes more than having a hose to rank among the elite outfield throwers in the game.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007

Francoeur has the right stuff

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Among the young right fielders in the NL, Atlanta's Jeff Francoeur has the skills to become a big-time run producer for years to come.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2007

Top priority is adding pitching

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Time will tell whether the Devil Rays get the quality pitching they need to become more competitive.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006

Kicking the tires on some big bats

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Looking for a bat? Here are five productive players whose names are likely to be kicked around at the GM meetings in Florida.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2006

Will Reds hold up down the stretch?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Seven teams and perhaps even a few more still stand a legitimate shot to win the wild card in the National League.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2006

Limited trade opportunities in August

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

We're not done dealing just yet. Jerry Crasnick gives us a list of players, Shawn Green and Jon Lieber among them, who might be on the move in August.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2006