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Sizing up the August trade candidates

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Dealing an ace can be a crapshoot

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

What kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Return of an ancient Mariner?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Should a team that is desperately trying to move forward look back to its glory days? The return of Ken Griffey Jr. to Seattle seems quite iffy.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 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

Mariners' revamped rotation looks to Stottlemyre for guidance

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the addition of Erik Bedard and Carlos Silva along with veteran pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, the Mariners have a vastly different look from a season ago.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2008

La Russa, Jocketty uncertain about future with Cardinals

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

A tumultuous season is close to ending for the Cardinals, but the organization is still facing a lot of uncertainty.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2007

Lilly, Marquis paying off for Cubs

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Teams spent millions of dollars on starting pitchers in the offseason. So how are they doing? Starting 9 takes a look.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2007

It's good to be the king

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With 97 mph fastballs, knee-buckling curves, tight sliders and baffling changeups, Felix Hernandez, at just 21 years old, is demoralizing hitters.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007

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

Under Moore, Royals moving on to Plan B

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the Gil Meche signing, GM Dayton Moore is sending a strong message about his desire to improve the Royals.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006

Bar has been set, so let the spending begin

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The forecast for this year's free-agent starters is sunny and raining dollars. Here's the rundown, from the priciest to the most affordable.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 01, 2006

D-Backs loaded with young talent

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Diamondbacks are in a strange place: They're a team in transition, yet they're in position to contend in the NL West right now, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2006

'Very little star power' awaits this winter

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Led by Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano, there are only a handful of top-tier free agents in this winter's class.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006

The best and the worst of times

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006

Many questions still need to be answered

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Every team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006