Pounding the pavement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn recognition of the nation's 8.5 percent jobless rate, this week's installment of Starting 9 catches up with some familiar faces who failed to hook on through free agency.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Cubs now a much more balanced team
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA short-lived run in each of the past two Octobers pushed the Cubs to balance their lineup better for 2009.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009Highlighting 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, 2008Jones, NL East-leading Marlins agree to contract
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder Jacque Jones has reached agreement on a deal with the Florida Marlins, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008Fukudome likened to Ichiro-Matsui hybrid
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs are still learning how to relate to Kosuke Fukudome, but early indications are that their new teammate's a perfect fit for their primary needs.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 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, 2007Hunter's signing opened up more possibilities for center fielders
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are still plenty of high-caliber center fielders on the market. Here's where things stand for the principals.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007Tigers acquire outfielder Jones for infielder Infante
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFilling needs as fast as possible, the Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs for utility player Omar Infante on Monday.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 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, 2007Some players coming to life after slow starts
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter struggling out of the gate, these players have recovered to make significant contributions for teams in playoff contention.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007Francoeur has the right stuff
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAmong the young right fielders in the NL, Atlanta's Jeff Francoeur has the skills to become a big-time run producer for years to come.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2007Finley showing Rockies he still can play
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSteve Finley is still playing center field in the NL West. The only thing that has changed is the uniform he's wearing.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007Cubs' outfield still work in progress
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs' outfield situation is Lou Piniella's biggest spring challenge, and it all starts with Alfonso Soriano's transition to center.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2007Several prominent sluggers struggling to produce
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAramis Ramirez and Adrian Beltre lead a list of prominent sluggers who have struggled this season, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006
Cubs missing much more than Lee
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comInjured first baseman Derrek Lee should be back by mid-June, but it's scary to think where the Cubs might be then, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2006
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