Pirates endure short-term groans to achieve long-term gains
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Pirates' deadline deals received a tepid response, but jaded Bucs fans are warming up to the team's devotion to long-term goals.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008Pirates still seeking help for Bay in their lineup
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIf they could get more consistent protection around Jason Bay, perhaps the Pirates could become a legitimate threat.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2007Burnitz retires at 37 with 315 career home runs
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJeromy Burnitz, who hit 315 home runs in a 14-year career with the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers and five other clubs, has decided to retire, his agent said.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2007Time to hang up the spikes?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAt ballparks throughout the game, this week might be the last hurrah for some All-Stars and role players alike, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2006
Limited trade opportunities in August
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWe're not done dealing just yet. Jerry Crasnick gives us a list of players, Shawn Green and Jon Lieber among them, who might be on the move in August.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2006GMs value Soriano over Abreu
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSoriano or Abreu? Will Maddux be traded? GMs weigh in on those deadline questions and more.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2006
Several 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
Gonzalez listening, learning from Hernandez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs he prepares for his new job as Pirates closer, Mike Gonzalez is absorbing all he can from veteran teammate Roberto Hernandez.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2006The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry 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, 2006Houston's farm system on the rise
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderEven though the Astros are in a bit of a transitional phase, they still very much expect to contend in 2006, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2006Big dreams, small wallets
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Pirates and Royals have signed some free agents, but beauty's in the eye of the beholder for these revenue-sharing brothers.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 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
Tracy, Littlefield know each other well
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJim Tracy fit GM Dave Littlefield's managerial profile, but the Pirates' success will depend more on their young talent.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2005
Hidalgo poised for comeback season
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThese six Cactus League outfielders could benefit from a change of scenery in 2005.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2005
Baker facing difficult decision
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhile the Cubs' rotation ranks among the best in the game, Dusty Baker's ninth-inning plans remain a work in progress.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2005
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