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Putting the pieces back together

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher 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, 2009

Johnson wanted four-year deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Weiner: Execs use press for influence

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As 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, 2009

Royals' early glee quickly turned sour

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

K.C.'s bullpen 'heated' and ready to go

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Mientkiewicz, Dodgers agree to deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Veteran 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, 2009

Arbuckle hired to be senior adviser to Royals GM Moore

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Mike 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, 2008

With Boras in the picture, Alvarez's career put on hold

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As 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, 2008

Grading last offseason's free agents

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

This 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, 2008

Some familiar faces still looking for work

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Kenny 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, 2008

Padres can't pin hitting woes on Petco

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008

Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Felix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008

Gordon attempting to put difficult rookie season behind him

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Alex 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, 2008

Pitcher Tomko agrees to one-year, $3 million deal with Royals

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Kansas City Royals reached agreement on a one-year, guaranteed $3 million contract with free-agent pitcher Brett Tomko.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008