Gonzalez, O's reach agreement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent left-hander Mike Gonzalez has reached preliminary agreement with the Baltimore Orioles on a guaranteed two-year, $12 million contract, a baseball source said. The deal is subject to Gonzalez passing a physical exam.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Deal to pay Wagner $7M in 2010
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a one-year contract with veteran reliever Billy Wagner.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Pirates still seeking help for Bay in their lineup
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIf they could get more consistent protection around Jason Bay, perhaps the Pirates could become a legitimate threat.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2007Bullpen makeover a relief to Braves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA revamped bullpen with Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez is giving the Braves confidence they can finish what they've started.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007Braves trade LaRoche to Bucs for Gonzalez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Pirates, filling their need for a left-handed power bat, acquired first baseman Adam LaRoche from the Braves for lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez, two sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2007Pirates' Sanchez defying the odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPirates third baseman Freddy Sanchez, the NL's batting leader, is still trying to shake the perception that his bubble is about to burst.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006GMs value Soriano over Abreu
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSoriano or Abreu? Will Maddux be traded? GMs weigh in on those deadline questions and more.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2006
Gonzalez listening, learning from Hernandez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs he prepares for his new job as Pirates closer, Mike Gonzalez is absorbing all he can from veteran teammate Roberto Hernandez.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2006The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry 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, 2006Many questions still need to be answered
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEvery team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006
Ten middle men provide instant relief
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderMiddle relievers and setup guys have thankless jobs, but there are 10 who have been staff saviors this season.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2005
Six closer possibilities for 2005
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThis winter's free-agent crop provides slim pickings. Armando Benitez tops the list.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2004
Greene-Bay pick 'em contest
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJason Bay hopes to do something a Pirate has never done -- win the Rookie of the Year award.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2004
Most valuable pitcher of the 2000s
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMariano Rivera stood out from all other pitchers in the 2000s by delivering dominant season after dominant season.
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