Deadline deals: From studs to duds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOne month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Lowry to have circulatory problem fixed
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs Giants pitcher Noah Lowry prepared to undergo surgery for a circulatory problem Tuesday, his agent charged the team's medical staff with misdiagnosing a forearm injury 14 months ago.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 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, 2009Agent: Renteria, Giants closing in on deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe agent for shortstop Edgar Renteria said hat he's making significant progress toward a deal that would bring the five-time All-Star to the Giants.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008New-look Giants looking to bond without Bonds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the post-Barry Bonds era begins, Aaron Rowand and the Giants are concentrating on coming together as a team.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008Francona skillful and relaxed amid the chaos of Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThrough eight seasons -- four with the Red Sox -- as a manager, Terry Francona has grown accustomed to the fickle nature of public and media acceptance.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2007MLB acknowledges in-game uniform check timed poorly
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Terry Francona "fashion police" flareup was a case of good intentions gone awry because of errant judgment on the part of a security agent, a top Major League Baseball official said Friday.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007A whole new ballgame for some players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeven big leaguers are going to school in the desert this spring and learning a new position.
Story | Conversation | March 08, 2007Maddux, Wells more alike than you'd think
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comGreg Maddux and David Wells might seem like baseball's odd couple, but the Padres teammates are more alike than one might think.
Story | Conversation | March 01, 2007Former hurler has instinctive feel for the game
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNew Padres manager Bud Black is ready to debunk the notion that only position players make good skippers.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2007Source: Padres reach one-year deal with Brocail
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe San Diego Padres have reached agreement with right-handed reliever Doug Brocail on a one-year, $500,000 contract, according to a baseball source.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2006Roberts, Aurilia reach agreements with Giants
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder Dave Roberts and infielder Rich Aurilia have agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2006Homer-happy Dodgers show anything's possible
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOn a night no one will soon forget, the Dodgers found the power they needed and new life back atop the NL West, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006Padres own the Dodgers this season
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Padres are glad to be back in first in the NL West, but happiness is a day-to-day proposition in this tight race.
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