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, 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, Angels agree to deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu has reached preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a baseball source said.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009Sources: Abreu, Angels in serious talks
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFree-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu is in serious talks toward a one-year agreement with the Angels, two baseball sources told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 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, 2009Punch your ticket with a top-notch 1-2-3 rotation
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTeams with the deepest, most balanced rotations stand the best chance of making an October run. We rank each team based on its 1-2-3 starters.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Ranking contenders' bullpens
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFactoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008State of the Rays … division races … players on the move
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008Fukudome will make formal announcement next week
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder Kosuke Fukudome, a hot commodity on baseball's free agent market, plans to make a formal announcement early next week on whether he will remain in Japan in 2008 or pursue offers to play in the United States, his agent said.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007Surveying the offseason landscape
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWho'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 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, 2007Homer-happy Dodgers show anything's possible
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOn a night no one will soon forget, the Dodgers found the power they needed and new life back atop the NL West, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2006Will Reds hold up down the stretch?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeven teams and perhaps even a few more still stand a legitimate shot to win the wild card in the National League.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2006GMs value Soriano over Abreu
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSoriano or Abreu? Will Maddux be traded? GMs weigh in on those deadline questions and more.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2006
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