Pounding the pavement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn recognition of the nation's 8.5 percent jobless rate, this week's installment of Starting 9 catches up with some familiar faces who failed to hook on through free agency.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009New-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, 2008Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Giants had to part ways with Bonds to move forward
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter 15 seasons and 586 home runs, it's finally over. Barry Bonds wanted the Giants, but they didn't want him.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007With one swing, Bonds proves he's 'ready'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHe didn't dress like Paula Abdul this time, but Barry Bonds' first swing of the spring showed he's ready for a run at Hank Aaron.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007Zito the last nine-figure domino to fall
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe fact that Barry Zito signed with San Francisco wasn't completely unexpected, but the $126 million for seven years was.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2006
Source: 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, 2006Padres relying on running game
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe White Sox's improved pitching staff is one of several April trends to watch.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2005
DeJesus ready to make quantum leap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderFive Cactus Leaguers have the talent, temperament and opportunity to break through in 2005.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2005
Yankees hogging headlines
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWill San Diego's approach alienate fans? Can the Phillies contend in the NL East? Answers to these, and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2005
Are Giants overworking Schmidt?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJason Schmidt threw 144 pitches in his most recent start, sparking debate over the validity of pitch counts.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2004
Campaign 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, 2008Home run No. 713 crashes into the night
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBarry Bonds hit career home run No. 713 Sunday -- an incredible blast that he's very much come to be known by, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2006The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.
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