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Sources: Abreu, Angels in serious talks

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu is in serious talks toward a one-year agreement with the Angels, two baseball sources told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009

Source: Abreu-ChiSox talks stalled

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Negotiations between the White Sox and free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu stalled early this week after the team floated the possibility of a one-year, $8 million contract, said a baseball source.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009

Slow starters in April who rose to play in October

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Starting 9 looks back through baseball history and pays homage to nine April laggards who found their mojo in time to play in October.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008

Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008

September's significant for baseball's bottom nine

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

September is still a significant month for baseball's bottom nine teams, even though they're out of the playoff hunt.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Jennings likely to stay put, but not Jones

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Check out seven important players among next year's free-agent crop who may or may not follow Vernon Wells' lead.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2006

The best and the worst of times

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006

Sizing up which teams belong on top

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Leading with the defending champion White Sox, Jerry Crasnick picks the six division favorites as spring training gets underway.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006

Small-town Crede makes good in Game 1

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Despite his humble roots, Sox third baseman Joe Crede is quickly making a name for himself as an October phenom.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2005

Dominant starting pitching for both sides

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Astros and White Sox both have superb starting pitching, but the Astros could hold a slight edge in the bullpen.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005

Human element still vital in high-tech age

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Advance scouting helps teams keep track of opponents and gain competitive intelligence.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 23, 2005

A's dealing with injuries to key players

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Besides pitching, hitting and fielding, health is also part of the equation for postseason contenders.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2005

Reds continue to draw speculation

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

While some outfielders have already been dealt, there are others still on the market.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 19, 2005

Latinos rising in big-league status

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

How significant is the Latino influence in baseball? It's deeper and more profound than ever, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 11, 2005

Ten middle men provide instant relief

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Middle relievers and setup guys have thankless jobs, but there are 10 who have been staff saviors this season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 17, 2005