21 Results for chris hope

Time to hang up the spikes?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

At ballparks throughout the game, this week might be the last hurrah for some All-Stars and role players alike, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 26, 2006

Carpenter is only starter with sub-4.95 ERA

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

As the Cardinals pursue their sixth postseason berth in seven years, they face persistent questions about their pitching.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 27, 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

Big dreams, small wallets

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Pirates and Royals have signed some free agents, but beauty's in the eye of the beholder for these revenue-sharing brothers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 11, 2006

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

A's dealing with injuries to key players

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Besides pitching, hitting and fielding, health is also part of the equation for postseason contenders.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2005

Padres searching for answers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

May was a honeymoon for the Padres, but since then it's been a bit of a nightmare.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 26, 2005

Howard is a big-time slugger

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Jerry Crasnick responds to readers' comments about the Tigers, setup men, Ryan Howard and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 01, 2005

Wilson, Pirates in deep hole

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Pirates haven't had a winning season since '92. Will things ever get better in Pittsburgh?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 06, 2005

Royals banking on youngsters

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With the Royals pinning their hopes on kids, ups and downs are a fact of life, Jerry Crasnick writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 12, 2005

More bang for the buck

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

These 10 players signed for less than $1 million and could provide a decent return on the investment.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 11, 2005

Orioles fail to land prime free agents

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Orioles' relatively quiet offseason has spawned a new theme among their fan base – hostility.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 26, 2005

Houston pride may rest with Rocket

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Jeff Kent left. Lance Berkman got hurt. Carlos Beltran skipped town. It's enough to make the Astros faithful lose faith.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 09, 2005

Rangers opt to build slowly

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Texas owner Tom Hicks used to be the poster boy for overspending. But GM John Hart has helped him see the light.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 17, 2004