Putting the pieces back together
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Johnson wanted four-year deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Weiner: Execs use press for influence
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs Major League Baseball monitors the free-agent market, the players' association is monitoring comments from team officials that it believes are meant to put a crimp in the money spent on talent this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Royals' early glee quickly turned sour
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009K.C.'s bullpen 'heated' and ready to go
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Royals' bullpen should be a strength in '09, but their starting staff will need to improve for them to be legitimate contenders.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009Mientkiewicz, Dodgers agree to deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comVeteran first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz has reached a preliminary agreement on a minor league contract with the Dodgers, a baseball source said.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009Arbuckle hired to be senior adviser to Royals GM Moore
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMike Arbuckle, the man responsible for forming the nucleus of the Phillies' world championship club, has taken a job with the Royals as a senior adviser to general manager Dayton Moore.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008With Boras in the picture, Alvarez's career put on hold
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs Pedro Alvarez awaits the resolution of his case against Major League Baseball, he's found that involving yourself with Scott Boras can be risky.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008Grading last offseason's free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis week's edition of Starting 9 looks back at last winter's free agents, and assigns them grades from "A" through "F."
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Some familiar faces still looking for work
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comKenny Lofton is among the familiar faces who have drifted from the scene without saying goodbye, but would play again if given the opportunity.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008Padres can't pin hitting woes on Petco
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Padres rank among the National League's worst offenses. Is it just an early-season slump or sign of a season-long slumber?
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFelix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008Gordon attempting to put difficult rookie season behind him
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Gordon's rookie year last season was one to file away and forget. He plans on making his second year one to remember.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008Pitcher Tomko agrees to one-year, $3 million deal with Royals
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Kansas City Royals reached agreement on a one-year, guaranteed $3 million contract with free-agent pitcher Brett Tomko.
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