Sources: Scutaro works out for Red Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent Marco Scutaro, a prime candidate to fill the Red Sox's shortstop void in 2010, worked out in Florida earlier this week for one of the team's top talent evaluators, two baseball sources told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Young arms feel the 'grind' at this point
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom pitch counts to innings limits, Starting 9 assesses how several young pitchers are positioned for the stretch drive.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Sizing up the August trade candidates
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009They're called 'prospects' for a reason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile 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, 2009Rickey gives stubborn nod to retirement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRicky Henderson, who has yet to officially retire from baseball, all but conceded that his playing days are history Friday.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009Starters who can't win for losing
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJavier Vazquez and Doug Davis are among the starters with .500 or losing records who've been better than the W's and L's would suggest.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009Free agents who've thrived on the cheap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRussell 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, 2009Given a chance to play, Pierre thriving
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJuan Pierre knows his time as a starter is likely limited, but you wouldn't know that by the way he's playing in place of the suspended Manny Ramirez.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009Mientkiewicz looks back at prep career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLos Angeles Dodger Doug Mientkiewicz reminisces about winning championships with A-Rod and the greatest players he faced in high school.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Nationals, Beimel agree to deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeft-handed reliever Joe Beimel has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Nationals.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Dodgers eye Pedro as possibility
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers aren't saying it directly, but they appear to be interested in Pedro Martinez, currently unemployed.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Cubs now a much more balanced team
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA short-lived run in each of the past two Octobers pushed the Cubs to balance their lineup better for 2009.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009Show back in town
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe past is the past. Manny Ramirez is back with the Dodgers and ready to play hard and have some fun.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009Manny moment arrives at last
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat took months and months was finally settled during a brief meeting Wednesday -- Manny Ramirez was ready to play for the Dodgers and the Dodgers were ready to have Manny Ramirez play for them.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009