Bar has been set, so let the spending begin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe forecast for this year's free-agent starters is sunny and raining dollars. Here's the rundown, from the priciest to the most affordable.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2006
'Advice' from Pujols helped Howard along the way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSt. Louis native Ryan Howard topped Cardinals and World Series hero Albert Pujols to win the NL MVP Award.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006
Time to hang up the spikes?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAt ballparks throughout the game, this week might be the last hurrah for some All-Stars and role players alike, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2006
Liriano, Matsui could go from injured to integral
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome key players could come off the disabled list and give their teams a well-timed boost toward the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006
Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006
Royals in market for long-term value
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderKansas City's new GM, Dayton Moore, has been busy trying to gain long-term value for the Royals' few tradeable players.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2006
Sometimes it takes some shaking up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThis season has been a huge disappointment for the Indians, and they're still trying to figure out why.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2006
Hillenbrand's actions are nothing new
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderBased on his undoing in Toronto, Shea Hillenbrand's mouth is becoming more dangerous than his bat.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2006
GMs 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
West-leading Rangers feeling the A's heat
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Texas Rangers are accustomed to summer meltdowns, but this year's club might be built to take the heat, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2006
Catchers targeted as future managers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhere are baseball's future managers? More than likely, they're crouching at a ballpark near you.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2006
Cubs missing much more than Lee
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comInjured first baseman Derrek Lee should be back by mid-June, but it's scary to think where the Cubs might be then, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2006
Closers Papelbon, Ray finding early success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comApril performance is no guarantee of future results, but it's still encouraging. Here's eight players to watch.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006
Many questions still need to be answered
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEvery team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006
Big dreams, small wallets
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Pirates and Royals have signed some free agents, but beauty's in the eye of the beholder for these revenue-sharing brothers.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2006
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