They're called 'prospects' for a reason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Cubs' offense often inept in many ways
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs are muddling along in that middle ground between waiting to erupt and going nowhere fast.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009Cubs now a much more balanced team
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA short-lived run in each of the past two Octobers pushed the Cubs to balance their lineup better for 2009.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009Could be a wild weekend ... weather permitting
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's going to be awfully difficult to top Thursday's walk-off wins, as this weekend's rainy forecast may cause problems for several postseason hopefuls.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008With Boras in the picture, Alvarez's career put on hold
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs Pedro Alvarez awaits the resolution of his case against Major League Baseball, he's found that involving yourself with Scott Boras can be risky.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008Pairs who've really shone
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana to Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, Jerry Crasnick pays tribute to the game's best dynamic duos.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008At first, take your pick
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis year's draft class has plenty of options at first base.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Utley, Wright put on quite a weekend display
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets-Phillies weekend series was a showcase of two of the teams' star players: Chase Utley and David Wright.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2008Fukudome likened to Ichiro-Matsui hybrid
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs are still learning how to relate to Kosuke Fukudome, but early indications are that their new teammate's a perfect fit for their primary needs.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008Many possible reasons for decline in big flies
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHome run records and milestones aside, this season has been relatively fireworks-free when it comes to the long ball.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007Cardinals searching for positives
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith each passing day, the Cardinals are another step away from the euphoria of the franchise's 10th World Series championship last October.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2007Several contenders need roster upgrades
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA power hitter. A starting pitcher. Bullpen help. With the trading deadline slowly approaching, several contending teams are in need of roster upgrades.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007Lee seeks to help find cure for daughter's retinal disease
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHitting a baseball is fun for Derrek Lee. Finding a cure for a rare, inherited retinal disease that has afflicted his daughter would be a dream come true.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2007Cubs' outfield still work in progress
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs' outfield situation is Lou Piniella's biggest spring challenge, and it all starts with Alfonso Soriano's transition to center.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2007Jennings likely to stay put, but not Jones
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCheck out seven important players among next year's free-agent crop who may or may not follow Vernon Wells' lead.
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