They're called 'prospects' for a reason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Rickey gives stubborn nod to retirement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRicky Henderson, who has yet to officially retire from baseball, all but conceded that his playing days are history Friday.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009Active seniors still living the good life
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo quadrigenarians Jamie Moyer, Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, age is just another number in their illustrious careers.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Gardner, Murphy aim to excel in hot spot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBeing on the New York stage has gobbled up many a player, but Brett Gardner and Daniel Murphy are both ready for the challenge.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Dodgers eye Pedro as possibility
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers aren't saying it directly, but they appear to be interested in Pedro Martinez, currently unemployed.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Mientkiewicz, Dodgers agree to deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comVeteran first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz has reached a preliminary agreement on a minor league contract with the Dodgers, a baseball source said.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009Ohman waiting for better '09 offer
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWill Ohman, one of the top relievers left on baseball's free agent market, has major league offers in hand from the Pirates, Marlins and Padres, but plans to continue discussions with three contending teams before making a decision.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Source: Abreu-ChiSox talks stalled
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNegotiations between the White Sox and free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu stalled early this week after the team floated the possibility of a one-year, $8 million contract, said a baseball source.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009Sources: Braves, Lowe agree on deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Braves and pitcher Derek Lowe have reached preliminary agreement on a four-year, $60 million contract, baseball sources told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009Ex-pitcher Ellis dies of liver disease
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFormer major league pitcher Dock Ellis died Friday of a liver ailment in California, his former agent, Tom Reich, confirmed. Ellis was 63.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Mets get their ninth-inning man
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets got their closer, but Francisco Rodriguez didn't exactly get what he was looking for in this deal: his dream payday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Sources: Hampton, Astros agree to deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMike Hampton and the Astros reached agreement Monday on a contract pending the free-agent pitcher passing a physical, KRIV-TV in Houston reported on its Web site.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Some of the hot topics at GM meetings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on seven notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Unknown spoilers await unsuspecting contenders
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's not known who it will be and when it will happen, but spoilers are bound to cause either the Twins, White Sox, Phils, Mets or Brewers to stumble.
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