Source: Gonzalez, O's reach agreement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent left-hander Mike Gonzalez has reached preliminary agreement with the Baltimore Orioles on a guaranteed two-year, $12 million contract, a baseball source said. The deal is subject to Gonzalez passing a physical exam.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Slow time could soon get action-packed
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe offseason has gotten off to a slow start, but it's evident that money is available based on the contracts that free agents have already signed.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Sources: Scutaro works out for Red Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent Marco Scutaro, a prime candidate to fill the Red Sox's shortstop void in 2010, worked out in Florida earlier this week for one of the team's top talent evaluators, two baseball sources told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Much gray area in defensive analysis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhen it comes to defensive analysis, should we believe our eyes or the numbers? Perhaps a little of both.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Sheets' plan: 100 percent by spring
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAgent Casey Close said that pitcher Ben Sheets is doing "very well" in his rehab from flexor tendon surgery and plans to be 100 percent by the start of spring training.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Executives chime in on offseason topics
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Utley's HR power speaks loudly for him
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comChase Utley is carrying the Phillies with Reggie-esque power numbers in the World Series, but winning is all that drives him.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Girardi wins battle of managerial wits
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com...by Teixeira and Matsui. But Manuel remembered Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers, when he pulled Martinez with a lead after 87 pitches and the Phillies lost 2-1. And...
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Hot Yankee bats go cold in Game 1
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez and the Yankees' offense stumbled through a rough opening game of the World Series, silenced by a complete-game gem from the Phillies' Cliff Lee.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Mills gets third Astros interview
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Houston Astros, moving closer to a decision on their managerial hire, were scheduled to hold a third interview Tuesday with Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009Yankees arrive at desired destination
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees set out with a simple purpose -- reach the World Series and win it. By dispatching the Angels, New York has completed half the equation.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009ALCS: History bodes well for Yankees
Jerry Crasnick...to the World Series. The only three who failed to advance: The 1985 Blue Jays, the 1985 Dodgers, and the 2004 Yankees, who were eliminated by Boston despite winning the first three games in the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009Angels' Hunter embraces leadership role
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlong with having a big season offensively, Torii Hunter has displayed a fiery side in his role as a leader with the Angels.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009A-Rod experiencing October rebirth
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez is forging a new identity this October, playing a far different role than in previous years.
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