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Source: Abreu, Angels agree to deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Bobby Abreu has reached preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a baseball source said.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009

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

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

Several contenders need roster upgrades

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A power hitter. A starting pitcher. Bullpen help. With the trading deadline slowly approaching, several contending teams are in need of roster upgrades.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007

Will Reds hold up down the stretch?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Seven teams and perhaps even a few more still stand a legitimate shot to win the wild card in the National League.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 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

Many questions still need to be answered

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Every team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006

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

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

Relievers, outfielders on the front line

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Insider surveyed 15 major leaguers on the state of player-fan relations, and several seemed legitimately concerned about the way things are headed.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 27, 2005

Can Peterson work his magic?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With Opening Day just around the corner, several GMs still are pondering important questions.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 25, 2005

Next season's free-agent crop pretty sparse

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The 2005-06 free-agent crop looks like a downer – short on starting pitching and long on aging icons.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005

Plenty of power left on the market

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With spring training approaching, several big-league clubs still have prominent holes to fill.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 18, 2005