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Werth packing plenty of punch for Phils

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In his second season as a full-time starter, Jayson Werth is having a career year and has given the Phillies' lineup a huge lift.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Looking for competition? Here you go

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Plenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

Source: Abreu-ChiSox talks stalled

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Negotiations 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, 2009

As usual, offseason busy time for Boras

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While 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, 2009

Abreu waiting for market to open

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

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

Nationals still searching for identity

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Three years after moving from Montreal to Washington, the Nationals are still searching for an identity.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Some of the hot topics at GM meetings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As 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, 2008

Phillies to name Amaro general manager; Arbuckle leaving front office

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Philadelphia Phillies plan to announce Monday that assistant general manager Ruben Amaro has been promoted to replace departing GM Pat Gillick, a baseball source confirmed Sunday.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

It can't get any weirder for the Rays, can it?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After the Rays fell to the Phillies 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth of World Series Game 3, they found Citizens Bank Park to be neither "cozy" nor "hitter-friendly."

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Phils suffering from poor RISP management

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After going 1-for-28 with runners in scoring position at Tampa Bay, the Phillies have to feel fortunate to be headed home with the series tied at one game apiece.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Manuel mum on Phils DH choices in Games 1 and 2

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is remaining quiet about his designated hitter choices.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Phillies can kick back and relax after winning NL East

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Phillies earned a spot in the postseason by winning the NL East on the next-to-last day of the regular season.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008

Lines drawn when it comes to assessing Dunn's value

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The statistical and scouting communities are mostly at odds over Adam Dunn. Although he has a high on-base percentage, he also strikes out a whole lot.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Grading last offseason's free agents

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

This week's edition of Starting 9 looks back at last winter's free agents, and assigns them grades from "A" through "F."

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008