MLB Rumor Central

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Red Sox take 'buy low' route

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The cost-conscious Red Sox hope their high-risk, high-reward acquisitions will give them the slight boost they need in the AL East.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009

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

Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Recently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Executives chime in on offseason topics

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 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

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

Second basemen gone wild

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Second base appears to be a position of strength in 2009, with several second-sackers off to great offensive starts.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Pounding the pavement

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In 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, 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

Players who show their value all over the diamond

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Paying tribute to the super-utility players, those who've made a contribution at three or more positions this season.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 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

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

Kuroda tops list of free-agent hurlers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The starting pitching market remains untapped. Although it's not the strongest crop, there are lots of interesting options available.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007

Surveying the offseason landscape

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Who'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

Expect teams to be 'aggressive' in trade market

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Expect the GM meetings to be a time for executives to line up trade partners to potentially make moves in the weeks ahead.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007