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Sources: Scutaro works out for Red Sox

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free 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, 2009

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Bobby 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, 2009

A's invite McPherson to spring training

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free agent third baseman Dallas McPherson has agreed to terms with the Oakland A's on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp, his agent said.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Johnson wanted four-year deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Weiner: Execs use press for influence

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As Major League Baseball monitors the free-agent market, the players' association is monitoring comments from team officials that it believes are meant to put a crimp in the money spent on talent this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Can Phils repeat despite bullpen woes?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The uncertainty surrounding Brad Lidge and the Phillies' bullpen leaves a huge question about Philadelphia's hope to repeat as champion.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009

Players who've thrived for losing teams

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Playing for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Promising careers at a crossroads

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

What do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Werth packing plenty of punch for Phils

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In his second season as a full-time starter, Jayson Werth is having a career year and has given the Phillies' lineup a huge lift.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Deadline deals: From studs to duds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

One month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Hanson offers bright outlook for Braves

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

At the age of 23, rookie right-hander Tommy Hanson offers the Braves promise for not only the present but also the future.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Painfully true stories of injury cover-ups

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Brett Myers recently had to set the record straight about his eye injury, reminding Jerry Crasnick of nine other infamous injury cover-ups.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Sizing up the August trade candidates

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Pirates 'clean house' in a very big way

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In the span of roughly one calendar year, the Pirates have made a flurry of moves that have totally remade the look of their franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009

They're called 'prospects' for a reason

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While 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, 2009