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, 2009Promising Indians go from first to worst
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Red Sox just fine with 'Jason Being Jason'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJason Bay quietly goes about his business as Boston's left fielder, and both he and the Red Sox are just fine with that approach.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008Later round draft picks who've developed rather nicely
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith a salute to some noteworthy late hits, "Starting 9" looks position-by-position at players who were drafted after the 10th round and proved to be well worth the wait.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Dealing Diamondbacks ready to strike in 2008
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAn Arizona team that posted the best record in the National League in 2007 just got a whole lot more formidable.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007Nine players who need to step up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWho are the potential difference-makers for contending clubs down the stretch? "Starting 9" focuses on players who could play pivotal roles.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2007'Very little star power' awaits this winter
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLed by Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano, there are only a handful of top-tier free agents in this winter's class.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006
GMs unimpressed with free-agent market
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAt the GM meetings, front-office intrigue has made for light banter, but talks involving big money and available players are about to get serious.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2005
Plenty of power left on the market
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith spring training approaching, several big-league clubs still have prominent holes to fill.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2005
Yankees hogging headlines
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWill San Diego's approach alienate fans? Can the Phillies contend in the NL East? Answers to these, and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2005
Spring longshots who hit it big
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderConsidered longshots, or even afterthoughts, these guys managed to crack Major League rosters this spring.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2004
Managers making final maneuvers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderOpening Day is just two weeks off, but there still are a lot of questions to be answered. Our Insider has 10.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2004
Angels anything but quiet
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderOur baseball Insider addresses your questions on a number of recent topics transactions and trends.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2003
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