Debate Cubs vs. White Sox with Jerry Crasnick

...beat in the American League Central. They're third in the AL in runs even though Nick Swisher (.221), Paul Konerko (.216) and Jim Thome (.209) all have considerable room for improvement. Youngsters John...

Zoom Gallery: 2008 MLB - Old Players, New Teams

High res photos of the 2008 baseball players who've signed or been traded to new teams.

Chat with Jerry Crasnick

...Santana stays put, Minnesota could be very intriguing. In addition, Miguel Cabrera, Dontrelle Willis, Edgar Renteria, Nick Swisher, Scott Linebrink, Orlando Cabrera, Delmon Young and Jose Guillen will be new to the division in...

One shining weekend ahead

Are you ready for one of the all-time greatest sports weekends? A quick preview … Friday: The "Who can tank the most egregiously for Oden and Du...

THE PULSE on ESPNEWS: Saturday, August 12

...College Football HOF inductee Hasim Rahman: Boxer Tom Friend: ESPN The Mag writer on Maurice Clarett Nick Swisher: Athletics 3B Quentin Jammer: Chargers CB Jeanette Lee: "The Black Widow" of billiards Dawn Staley: Houston...

Chat | August 11, 2006

Abreu waiting for market to open

obby Abreu's overall stats suggest "star," but he's often viewed as a complementary-type player. Landing a job at his desired salary could prove difficult.

A's suddenly willing to increase payroll

While many teams are trimming payroll and searching for inexpensive solutions, the A's are surprisingly willing to spend more in 2009 than they did in '08.

White Sox sign Cuban infielder Viciedo

The White Sox agreed to a $10 million, four-year contract Friday with Cuban infielder Dayan Viciedo.

Rundown of winter meetings happenings

Here's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.

Betemit, ChiSox agree to one-year deal

Infielder Wilson Betemit and the Chicago White Sox agreed Thursday to a one-year, $1.3 million contract.

Yankees use their money smartly on Sabathia

...the American League in runs scored last year, and their only additions for 2009 will be Nick Swisher and more playing time from Jorge Posada. They don't have an everyday center fielder on...

...the loop strictly as a courtesy to a veteran player. The White Sox have already traded Nick Swisher and Javier Vazquez this winter. On Thursday, Williams told Chicago reporters that he's now in...

Vazquez traded to Braves

The Chicago White Sox completed a six-player trade with Atlanta on Thursday, sending right-hander Javier Vazquez and lefty reliever Boone Logan to the Braves for four prospects.

Ready to roll the dice in Las Vegas

It's time to roll the dice, go for broke. The baseball world is preparing for what could be a wild week at the winter meetings in Las Vegas.

The Baseball Beat

...the meetings in Las Vegas that are scheduled for December 8-11th. After moving 1B/OF Nick Swisher to the Yankees in a November trade for infielder Wilson Betemit and two young pitchers, Williams...