25 Results for julio lugo

Deadline deals: From studs to duds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

One month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

They're called 'prospects' for a reason

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Free agents who've thrived on the cheap

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Russell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 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

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

Some new faces help Red Sox finish off Angels at home

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

No matter what obstacles arise, the Red Sox believe that plastic wrap will adorn the locker stalls come October.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008

Reyes still considered king of thieves

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

"Starting 9" breaks down the top base stealers in the game, leading off with the Mets' Jose Reyes.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Drew goes from disappointment to hero in a flash

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The prospect of J.D. Drew receiving an October curtain call was an unlikely one. Until he drove the Red Sox one step closer to the World Series, that is.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2007

Some players coming to life after slow starts

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After struggling out of the gate, these players have recovered to make significant contributions for teams in playoff contention.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007

Top priority is adding pitching

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Time will tell whether the Devil Rays get the quality pitching they need to become more competitive.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006

Jennings likely to stay put, but not Jones

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Check out seven important players among next year's free-agent crop who may or may not follow Vernon Wells' lead.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2006

Will Reds hold up down the stretch?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Seven teams and perhaps even a few more still stand a legitimate shot to win the wild card in the National League.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2006

Limited trade opportunities in August

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

We'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, 2006

Royals in market for long-term value

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Kansas City's new GM, Dayton Moore, has been busy trying to gain long-term value for the Royals' few tradeable players.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 25, 2006