Young core gives Reds immediate hope
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA promising young core of players gives the Reds immediate hope to at the very least have their first winning season since 2000.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009Grading last offseason's free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis week's edition of Starting 9 looks back at last winter's free agents, and assigns them grades from "A" through "F."
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Winners and losers at the time that were short-lived
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLooking back at nine deadline trades over the past decade that are perceived differently in hindsight than in the immediate aftermath.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008State of the Rays … division races … players on the move
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008Phils lock up closer Lidge with three-year, $37.5M extension
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCloser Brad Lidge signed a $37.5 million, three-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2008K-Rod could take aim at single-season saves record
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs he piles up one save after another, the Bobby Thigpen Chase is officially on for Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008New faces, position changes for Brewers this spring
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWill the young Brewers be serious contenders or fall into the "not quite" category again in 2008? Players such as Ryan Braun and Rickie Weeks will play a big role in determining that.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2008Huntington: 'We need to make decisions for the right reasons'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLogic says it's going to take a while, but the Pirates have put a plan in place that focuses on the type of ground-floor, foundation-building moves that will have an enduring effect.
Story | Conversation | February 09, 2008Kuroda tops list of free-agent hurlers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe starting pitching market remains untapped. Although it's not the strongest crop, there are lots of interesting options available.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007Source: Reds, closer Cordero have preliminary agreement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Reds have reached preliminary agreement on a four-year, $46 million contract with closer Francisco Cordero, a baseball source confirmed to ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007Expect teams to be 'aggressive' in trade market
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comExpect the GM meetings to be a time for executives to line up trade partners to potentially make moves in the weeks ahead.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Who's that? Willits, Shields performing without the hype
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlayers like Reggie Willits and James Shields have managed to perform effectively while remaining somewhat anonymous.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007Winning culture developing in Milwaukee
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comApril flash or legitimate contender? Here are 10 reasons why the Brewers are for real.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2007High-speed pursuit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTurn up the heat. The hotter, the better. We love our fastballs, and we like 'em triple-digit fast.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007West-leading Rangers feeling the A's heat
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Texas Rangers are accustomed to summer meltdowns, but this year's club might be built to take the heat, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2006
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