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RHP Capps mulls Nats, Cubs options

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Ten days after reliever Matt Capps landed on the free-agent market, he's down to deciding whether he wants to play for Washington or the Cubs.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

Source: Oliver nears deal with Rangers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free agent reliever Darren Oliver is in serious discussions toward a contract with the Texas Rangers, a baseball source told ESPN.com Sunday.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2009

Gonzalez, O's reach agreement

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free 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, 2009

Least valuable pitcher of the 2000s

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Statistically speaking, Sidney Ponson probably wasn't the worst pitcher of the 2000s. But perhaps no other pitcher was more more adept at raising expectations and then dashing them than the Aruban knight.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Most valuable pitcher of the 2000s

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Mariano Rivera stood out from all other pitchers in the 2000s by delivering dominant season after dominant season.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Lee's agent disputes description of talks

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher Cliff Lee's agent stepped forward Tuesday to set the record straight: His client did not force his way out of Philadelphia by overreaching in contract negotiations.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Cameron, Red Sox have deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Red Sox have a two-year deal with free agent outfielder Mike Cameron, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Olsen's deal incentive-heavy

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen, who became a free agent when he was non-tendered by the Nationals on Saturday, has agreed to terms with Washington on a one-year contract for a base salary of $1 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009

Slow time could soon get action-packed

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The offseason has gotten off to a slow start, but it's evident that money is available based on the contracts that free agents have already signed.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Boras pumps up Holliday

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Scott Boras told reporters that Bay's negotiations have no bearing on Holliday's pursuit of a new home, because Holliday is so much more versatile and well-rounded a player.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Rafael 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, 2009

Sources: Scutaro works out for Red Sox

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free 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, 2009

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Deal to pay Wagner $7M in 2010

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a one-year contract with veteran reliever Billy Wagner.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Time for Miller's call from the Hall

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Former union chief Marvin Miller's impact on Major League Baseball is unquestioned, but, inexplicably, he has yet to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Veterans Committee has another chance this week to right that wrong.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009