Twins still have some life left
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Twins didn't win pretty against the Tigers on Thursday, but this part of the season isn't about aesthetics -- it's about survival, and Minnesota kept the AL Central race going.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Dealing an ace can be a crapshoot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009Hafner pushes to return to his old form
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter playing in only 57 games last season due to an injured right shoulder, Travis Hafner knows he needs to produce in a big way for the Indians in '09.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009Cubs acquire Heilman from M's
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Ronny Cedeno and pitcher Garrett Olson.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009Return of an ancient Mariner?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comShould a team that is desperately trying to move forward look back to its glory days? The return of Ken Griffey Jr. to Seattle seems quite iffy.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNo team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Season can't end soon enough for some
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWe turn our attention to nine players who entered the season with high expectations and appeared to be on the verge of breakthroughs, only to take a significant step back.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008Grading last offseason's free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis week's edition of Starting 9 looks back at last winter's free agents, and assigns them grades from "A" through "F."
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008Mariners' revamped rotation looks to Stottlemyre for guidance
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the addition of Erik Bedard and Carlos Silva along with veteran pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, the Mariners have a vastly different look from a season ago.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2008Large number of players still seeking employment
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe list of unemployed free agents is still very long, and many of them have no clue where they'll be when the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues get under way.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008Dealing Diamondbacks ready to strike in 2008
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAn Arizona team that posted the best record in the National League in 2007 just got a whole lot more formidable.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007Source: Kuroda to travel to USA to mull MLB offers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPitcher Hiroki Kuroda, the most hotly-pursued starter on this winter's free agent market, will travel to the United States this week to meet with his agent and go over offers from major-league clubs, a source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Kuroda tops list of free-agent hurlers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe starting pitching market remains untapped. Although it's not the strongest crop, there are lots of interesting options available.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007Surveying the offseason landscape
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWho'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.
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