287 Results for boston red sox

Much gray area in defensive analysis

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

When it comes to defensive analysis, should we believe our eyes or the numbers? Perhaps a little of both.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Recently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Weiner: Execs use press for influence

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As Major League Baseball monitors the free-agent market, the players' association is monitoring comments from team officials that it believes are meant to put a crimp in the money spent on talent this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Mills gets third Astros interview

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Houston Astros, moving closer to a decision on their managerial hire, were scheduled to hold a third interview Tuesday with Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

They're called 'prospects' for a reason

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Promising Indians go from first to worst

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Bay thriving in Boston's limelight

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As a "rock star" in Boston, Jason Bay is delivering in a big way hitting in the heart of the Red Sox's lineup.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Active seniors still living the good life

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

To quadrigenarians Jamie Moyer, Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, age is just another number in their illustrious careers.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

When up is down, and down is up

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009

Dodgers eye Pedro as possibility

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't saying it directly, but they appear to be interested in Pedro Martinez, currently unemployed.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

Mientkiewicz, Dodgers agree to deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Veteran first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz has reached a preliminary agreement on a minor league contract with the Dodgers, a baseball source said.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

Glavine, Braves agree on deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Tom Glavine reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that could pay him $4.5 million if he attains all his incentives.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Griffey chooses Mariners

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Sources tell ESPN.com that Ken Griffey Jr. has decided to sign with the Mariners.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009

Looking for competition? Here you go

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Plenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

Red Sox take 'buy low' route

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The cost-conscious Red Sox hope their high-risk, high-reward acquisitions will give them the slight boost they need in the AL East.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009