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Zito the last nine-figure domino to fall

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The fact that Barry Zito signed with San Francisco wasn't completely unexpected, but the $126 million for seven years was.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 28, 2006

Under Moore, Royals moving on to Plan B

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the Gil Meche signing, GM Dayton Moore is sending a strong message about his desire to improve the Royals.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006

No joshing: Hamilton selected in Rule 5 draft

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Fallen star Josh Hamilton was as shocked as anybody by the news that he had been selected in Thursday's Rule 5 draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006

GMs value Soriano over Abreu

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Soriano or Abreu? Will Maddux be traded? GMs weigh in on those deadline questions and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 19, 2006

New era at Coors

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Rockies have reason to be optimistic because they've developed some arms in their farm system, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 24, 2006

Several prominent sluggers struggling to produce

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Aramis Ramirez and Adrian Beltre lead a list of prominent sluggers who have struggled this season, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006

Cubs missing much more than Lee

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Injured 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 13, 2006

'Very little star power' awaits this winter

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Led by Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano, there are only a handful of top-tier free agents in this winter's class.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006

Here comes the left-hander ...

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some teams have three, some have none. The beauty of the lefty reliever is in the eye of the beholder.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 07, 2006

Many questions still need to be answered

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Every team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006

Relief pitchers striking it rich

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With teams willing to spend, relief pitchers from Scott Eyre to Billy Wagner are hitting the jackpot in free agency.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 29, 2005

Thomas, Piazza possibilities in Oakland

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Will the A's trade Barry Zito? It's not likely, but landing a hitter like Frank Thomas or Mike Piazza isn't out of the question, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 25, 2005

Colletti has his work cut out

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Ned Colletti was a big part of the Giants' success, and now he will try to restore glory in L.A.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 16, 2005

Rowand could be odd man out

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

If the buzz at the GM meetings means anything, there are going to be a lot of trades this winter.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2005

Human element still vital in high-tech age

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Advance scouting helps teams keep track of opponents and gain competitive intelligence.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 23, 2005