Zito the last nine-figure domino to fall
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe fact that Barry Zito signed with San Francisco wasn't completely unexpected, but the $126 million for seven years was.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2006
'Advice' from Pujols helped Howard along the way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSt. Louis native Ryan Howard topped Cardinals and World Series hero Albert Pujols to win the NL MVP Award.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006
Time to hang up the spikes?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAt ballparks throughout the game, this week might be the last hurrah for some All-Stars and role players alike, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2006
Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006
The second baseman is in right field?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams are employing extreme defensive shifts to neutralize dangerous left-handed hitters like Jason Giambi and David Ortiz, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2006
GMs value Soriano over Abreu
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSoriano or Abreu? Will Maddux be traded? GMs weigh in on those deadline questions and more.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2006
Pitchers claim armored hitters have unfair edge
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHitters and pitchers are generally polarized in the hot-button debate over the use of body armor, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 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
Cubs missing much more than Lee
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comInjured first baseman Derrek Lee should be back by mid-June, but it's scary to think where the Cubs might be then, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2006
Barry comes up empty
Jerry CrasnickSAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds has five homers in 72 at-bats this season -- nothing great by his standards -- but he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 10, 2006
Bonds' future in doubt
Jerry CrasnickSAN FRANCISCO -- If the Giants want Barry Bonds to return for another go-round in 2007, they'll sign him to a contract extension...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 09, 2006
'Very little star power' awaits this winter
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLed by Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano, there are only a handful of top-tier free agents in this winter's class.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006
Here comes the left-hander ...
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have three, some have none. The beauty of the lefty reliever is in the eye of the beholder.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2006
Many questions still need to be answered
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEvery team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006
Missing since '87 -- a 30-HR threat
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderIt's hard to fathom, but the Twins haven't had a player hit 30 homers in a season since 1987.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2005
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