Promising careers at a crossroads
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009Free agents who've thrived on the cheap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRussell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Creating a new Brew from scratch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHow are the Brewers winning so many games? They're getting quality starts from their underpublicized rotation and save after save from their 41-year-old closer.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009As usual, offseason busy time for Boras
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile Scott Boras waits for a contract offer to his liking for Manny Ramirez, the agent has once again been a big part of the offseason.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009Red Sox take 'buy low' route
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe 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, 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, 2009Rundown of winter meetings happenings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHere's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008How will the dominoes fall after CC?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith CC Sabathia having agreed to take $161 million from the Yankees, the focus now shifts to the 150-something free agents left on the market.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNo team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Burnett to decide on opt-out by start of GM meetings Monday
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comToronto Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett expects to decide whether to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract before the start of the Major League Baseball general managers' meetings Monday in Dana Point, Calif., his agent said Thursday.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Utley, Wright put on quite a weekend display
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets-Phillies weekend series was a showcase of two of the teams' star players: Chase Utley and David Wright.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2008Saving Webb already pays off for D-backs
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe D-backs' decision to save Brandon Webb an extra day has already paid off, allowing their ace to open a critical weekend series in Colorado.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007Keep an eye on these potential impact players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are a few players who could provide a major boost for pennant contenders once they come off the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007Several contenders need roster upgrades
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA power hitter. A starting pitcher. Bullpen help. With the trading deadline slowly approaching, several contending teams are in need of roster upgrades.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007Pirates still seeking help for Bay in their lineup
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIf they could get more consistent protection around Jason Bay, perhaps the Pirates could become a legitimate threat.
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