Dodgers eye Pedro as possibility
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers aren't saying it directly, but they appear to be interested in Pedro Martinez, currently unemployed.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Agent: Red Sox reach out to agent for right-hander Burnett
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRed Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke with A.J. Burnett's agent by phone Tuesday to express the team's interest in the free-agent right-hander, a baseball source said.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Elbow injury may hurt Sheets' chances in free agency
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA late-season elbow flare-up has rekindled questions about Ben Sheets' health and durability just as he's entering free agency.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008Burnett to decide on opt-out by start of GM meetings Monday
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comToronto Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett expects to decide whether to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract before the start of the Major League Baseball general managers' meetings Monday in Dana Point, Calif., his agent said Thursday.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008State of the Rays … division races … players on the move
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Source: Kuroda to travel to USA to mull MLB offers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPitcher Hiroki Kuroda, the most hotly-pursued starter on this winter's free agent market, will travel to the United States this week to meet with his agent and go over offers from major-league clubs, a source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Kuroda tops list of free-agent hurlers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe starting pitching market remains untapped. Although it's not the strongest crop, there are lots of interesting options available.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007La Russa, Jocketty uncertain about future with Cardinals
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA tumultuous season is close to ending for the Cardinals, but the organization is still facing a lot of uncertainty.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2007Starting pitching among keys for up-and-down Dodgers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFor the Dodgers to play in October, it's going to take some work, a little luck and a better team than the one that sputtered its way through the first 127 games.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2007Keep an eye on these potential impact players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are a few players who could provide a major boost for pennant contenders once they come off the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007Lilly, Marquis paying off for Cubs
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTeams spent millions of dollars on starting pitchers in the offseason. So how are they doing? Starting 9 takes a look.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2007Royals put their money on Meche
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSigning a five-year, $55 million contract in the offseason has put the proverbial bull's-eye on the chest of Gil Meche.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2007Under Moore, Royals moving on to Plan B
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the Gil Meche signing, GM Dayton Moore is sending a strong message about his desire to improve the Royals.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006
Bar has been set, so let the spending begin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe forecast for this year's free-agent starters is sunny and raining dollars. Here's the rundown, from the priciest to the most affordable.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2006
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