Free 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, 2009Free agents who could very well be bargains
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Randy Johnson to Felipe Lopez to Juan Rivera, "Starting 9" highlights the free agents who could prove to be a nice value for a relatively bargain price.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Baker sold on Reds' youthful transition
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLabeled "a veteran's guy," Reds manager Dusty Baker is showing the opposite as he oversees the team's youth movement.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008Six players shooting for bounce-back seasons
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThese six Cactus League players failed to perform to their personal standards last season. Will 2008 be a more rewarding experience?
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008Mariners' revamped rotation looks to Stottlemyre for guidance
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the addition of Erik Bedard and Carlos Silva along with veteran pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, the Mariners have a vastly different look from a season ago.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2008Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Expect teams to be 'aggressive' in trade market
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comExpect the GM meetings to be a time for executives to line up trade partners to potentially make moves in the weeks ahead.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Francoeur has the right stuff
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAmong the young right fielders in the NL, Atlanta's Jeff Francoeur has the skills to become a big-time run producer for years to come.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2007Jennings likely to stay put, but not Jones
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCheck out seven important players among next year's free-agent crop who may or may not follow Vernon Wells' lead.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2006Braves trade prospect for Indians closer Wickman
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Braves, looking for bullpen help as they make a run at the National League wild card, acquired closer Bob Wickman from Cleveland for minor-league catcher Max Ramirez, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2006NL lineups aren't as deep
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are a few factors that might help explain the American League's recent dominance over the National League.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2006Several prominent sluggers struggling to produce
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAramis Ramirez and Adrian Beltre lead a list of prominent sluggers who have struggled this season, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006
Rowand could be odd man out
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderIf the buzz at the GM meetings means anything, there are going to be a lot of trades this winter.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2005
Konerko stands to get paid this offseason
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPaul Konerko is having the kind of October that enhances investment portfolios, writes Jerry Crasnick.
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