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Jerry Crasnick covers baseball for ESPN Insider. His book "License To Deal" has been published by Rodale.

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Sources: Cards leaning to 5-year offer

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Cardinals continue to talk about re-signing outfielder Matt Holliday, and in their internal deliberations, the intention is to stand on a five-year offer, sources said.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

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

Sources: Halladay, Phillies reach deal

ESPN.com news services

Roy Halladay and the Phillies have come to an agreement on a contract that would put in motion a three-team trade that would send the Toronto Blue Jays ace to Philadelphia, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

One of the game's most historic deals

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The three-way trade involving Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee is certainly one that'll be remembered as a historic one.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Report: Holliday-Cards talks intensify

ESPN.com news services

The Cardinals have tweaked their standing offer for free agent outfielder Matt Holliday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Source: Cameron, Red Sox closer

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Red Sox are making significant progress toward a two-year deal with free agent outfielder Mike Cameron, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Source: Lackey agrees with Red Sox

Jayson Stark and Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

John Lackey and the Red Sox agreed to a five-year deal, according to Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Olsen's deal incentive-heavy

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen, who became a free agent when he was non-tendered by the Nationals on Saturday, has agreed to terms with Washington on a one-year contract for a base salary of $1 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009

Cards waiting for Holliday's response

ESPN.com news services

The St. Louis Cardinals made an offer to free agent Matt Holliday before leaving for the Winter Meetings, the team's general manager announced on ESPN radio in St. Louis on Friday.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

My 20 years at ESPN

Peter Gammons, ESPN.com

A special thanks to the countless people who made working at ESPN so rewarding.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

An appreciation of Peter Gammons

A few ESPN colleagues share the impact Peter Gammons has had on them both professionally and personally.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Slow time could soon get action-packed

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The offseason has gotten off to a slow start, but it's evident that money is available based on the contracts that free agents have already signed.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Sources: Braves trade Soriano to Rays

ESPN.com news services

The Braves have traded relief pitcher Rafael Soriano to the Rays for right-hander Jesse Chavez, major league sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Boras pumps up Holliday

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Scott Boras told reporters that Bay's negotiations have no bearing on Holliday's pursuit of a new home, because Holliday is so much more versatile and well-rounded a player.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Baseball Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap

Jayson Stark and Jerry Crasnick look back at the big news of the day

Video | December 08, 2009