Deadline deals: From studs to duds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOne month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Pirates 'clean house' in a very big way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn 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, 2009Sanchez to Giants for Alderson
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPittsburgh second baseman Freddy Sanchez's status remained in limbo Wednesday as the San Francisco Giants' medical staff checked out his left knee for a second time as a prelude to a possible trade between the clubs, a source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009AL East … King Albert … and lots more
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009They've got the spirit of St. Louis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJason Bartlett, Nelson Cruz and Mark Reynolds are among the unheralded players who are posting All-Star-worthy numbers this season.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009Plate discipline so important nowadays
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's the old nature versus nurture debate. Is plate discipline a God-given skill, a learned behavior, or a combination of the two?
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Second basemen gone wild
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSecond base appears to be a position of strength in 2009, with several second-sackers off to great offensive starts.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Pirates, Vazquez near deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Pirates are close to a two-year, $4 million deal with infielder Ramon Vazquez.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 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, 2008Sanchez avoids arbitration with Pirates, agreeing to new deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPittsburgh Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez agreed on a contract that could be worth about $19 million over three seasons, a baseball source said Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Fight to the finish for NL West title
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Diamondbacks won the season series with the Padres, but the NL West still is up for grabs.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2007Heat will be on Gonzalez to match Girardi's success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Marlins far exceeded the low expectations that were bestowed upon them to begin last season. Is Florida primed for an even better year or will it take a step back in '07?
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007Sanchez, Pirates agree to deal, avoid arbitration
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNational League batting champion Freddy Sanchez agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for next Thursday.
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