'Very little star power' awaits this winter
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLed by Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano, there are only a handful of top-tier free agents in this winter's class.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006
Padres searching for answers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderMay was a honeymoon for the Padres, but since then it's been a bit of a nightmare.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2005
It ain't over till it's over
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderFor all their upheaval, the Dodgers remain teasingly in the mix in the mild, mild West.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2005
Healthy, reliable closers hard to find
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhy are so many closers either hurt or struggling? Stress and wear and tear are logical places to start.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2005
Turnbow fast becoming fan favorite
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith time and some luck, Brewers closer Derrick Turnbow might make people forget his previous claim to fame.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2005
Giants taking bullpen-by-committee approach
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith Armando Benitez on the shelf, Felipe Alou must do some juggling in the Giants' bullpen.
Story | Conversation | May 03, 2005
Female executive earning respect
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderKim Ng stands as evidence of how far baseball has come in providing opportunities for women.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2005
Royals banking on youngsters
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith the Royals pinning their hopes on kids, ups and downs are a fact of life, Jerry Crasnick writes.
Story | Conversation | April 12, 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
Winter of content for DePodesta
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderIf answering nettlesome questions is fun, Dodgers GM Paul DePodesta should have a blast this winter.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2004
Unit, Sosa top most tradeable list
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhen there are salaries to be dumped and superstars to be accommodated, it's time to talk trade.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2004
Gagne, Beltre will command big bucks
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWill the Dodgers have enough money to satisfy Adrian Beltre and Eric Gagne? Plus, answers to other questions.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004
Wilson, Nathan emerging stars
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAs fan voting wraps up, here's how things stand for 12 teams that don't have an obvious All-Star representative.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2004
Gagne continues to dominate hitters
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSince the Dodgers decided to convert Eric Gagne from starter to closer in 2002, he's set new standards.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2004
Philadelphia hasn't forgiven Rolen
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderDid fans in Philadelphia mistreat Scott Rolen? Is Larry Lucchino cheap? Answers to these, and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2004
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