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Lee's agent disputes description of talks

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher Cliff Lee's agent stepped forward Tuesday to set the record straight: His client did not force his way out of Philadelphia by overreaching in contract negotiations.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Sheets' plan: 100 percent by spring

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Agent Casey Close said that pitcher Ben Sheets is doing "very well" in his rehab from flexor tendon surgery and plans to be 100 percent by the start of spring training.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Executives chime in on offseason topics

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Twins still have some life left

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Twins didn't win pretty against the Tigers on Thursday, but this part of the season isn't about aesthetics -- it's about survival, and Minnesota kept the AL Central race going.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Hanson offers bright outlook for Braves

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

At the age of 23, rookie right-hander Tommy Hanson offers the Braves promise for not only the present but also the future.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Starters who can't win for losing

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Javier Vazquez and Doug Davis are among the starters with .500 or losing records who've been better than the W's and L's would suggest.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Baseball's coming attractions

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The rookie of the year choices might seem rather dull at the moment, but several hot prospects could liven things up in the next few months.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Glavine, Braves agree on deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Tom Glavine reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that could pay him $4.5 million if he attains all his incentives.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Griffey chooses Mariners

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Sources tell ESPN.com that Ken Griffey Jr. has decided to sign with the Mariners.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009

Looking for competition? Here you go

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Plenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

Source: Glavine could make return

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher Tom Glavine is expected to meet with Braves general manager Frank Wren later this week in what could be a first step toward the pitcher returning to Atlanta for a 23rd major league season, a baseball source said Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009

Sources: Braves, Lowe agree on deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Braves and pitcher Derek Lowe have reached preliminary agreement on a four-year, $60 million contract, baseball sources told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009

Glavine open to pitching outside Atlanta

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Now that Greg Maddux has retired and John Smoltz has opted to leave Atlanta for the Boston Red Sox, the question remains: What's next on the agenda for Tom Glavine?

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009

Rundown of winter meetings happenings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Here's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Peavy's agent, Towers share ride to Vegas

Jerry Crasnick

...have tailed off considerably of late. The Braves moved on from their Peavy pursuit, traded for Javier Vazquez and are now pursuing A.J. Burnett through free agency. And the Cubs re-signed Ryan...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008