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Pounding the pavement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn recognition of the nation's 8.5 percent jobless rate, this week's installment of Starting 9 catches up with some familiar faces who failed to hook on through free agency.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 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, 2009Giants' offense still needs big upgrade
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Giants could be dangerous in the NL West if they can add another productive bat to their lineup.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009With 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, 2008Agent: Little chance Bonds will play in majors this season
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBarry Bonds' agent, frustrated by the baseballwide lack of interest in his client, said Monday that he has all but given up hope of finding a job for the home run king in 2008.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008Fukudome to decide tonight whether to come to MLB
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome plans to announce late Monday night U.S. time whether he will play in Japan in 2008 or pursue one of several offers from Major League Baseball clubs, his agent told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007Fukudome will make formal announcement next week
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder Kosuke Fukudome, a hot commodity on baseball's free agent market, plans to make a formal announcement early next week on whether he will remain in Japan in 2008 or pursue offers to play in the United States, his agent said.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007Surveying the offseason landscape
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWho'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007Liar, liar ... there's no sense telling the truth
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Pete Rose to Rafael Palmeiro to Albert Belle, baseball has had its share of people who have been caught straying from the truth.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007Source: Padres reach one-year deal with Brocail
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe San Diego Padres have reached agreement with right-handed reliever Doug Brocail on a one-year, $500,000 contract, according to a baseball source.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2006Source: Dodgers, CF Pierre agree to five-year deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree agent center fielder Juan Pierre is close to agreement on a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a source told ESPN.com. The deal is believed to be worth $44-45 million.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006Schmidt stung by steroid speculation
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comGiants ace Jason Schmidt hopes to find a way to leave behind a season that taxed his body, mind and soul, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | March 08, 2006Sizing up which teams belong on top
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeading with the defending champion White Sox, Jerry Crasnick picks the six division favorites as spring training gets underway.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006Female executive earning respect
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderKim Ng stands as evidence of how far baseball has come in providing opportunities for women.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2005
Let the gamesmanship begin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSunday's deadline for offering arbitration is as much about psychology and politics as it is about baseball.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2003
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