Pirates 'clean house' in a very big way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn the span of roughly one calendar year, the Pirates have made a flurry of moves that have totally remade the look of their franchise.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009Pittsburgh's pitching revival
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWe're only a few weeks into the season, but new pitching coach Joe Kerrigan already has put his stamp on the Pirates' staff.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009Who's that? Willits, Shields performing without the hype
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlayers like Reggie Willits and James Shields have managed to perform effectively while remaining somewhat anonymous.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007Big 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
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
Angels' Hunter embraces leadership role
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlong with having a big season offensively, Torii Hunter has displayed a fiery side in his role as a leader with the Angels.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 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, 2009Manuel, Phillies pushing right buttons again in September
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe red-hot Phillies have performed well in September under manager Charlie Manuel, and this season is no different.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008Several recent trades had an impact in October
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jeff Weaver to Orlando Cabrera, several World Series-bound teams have made upgrades in July that paid significant dividends in August, September and October.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007'Very little star power' awaits this winter
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLed by Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano, there are only a handful of top-tier free agents in this winter's class.
Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006
The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006New faces at second base
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick says it appears the Padres and Rangers will start the season with rookies at second base. • Tim Kurkjian
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2006Eaton 'irked' at Padres' approach
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderAdam Eaton, a free agent next winter, is disturbed by how the Padres are presently conducting business. Jerry Crasnick explains.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2005
Reds continue to draw speculation
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhile some outfielders have already been dealt, there are others still on the market.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2005
Summer blockbuster unlikely
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSome teams are still trying to determine where they stand as the July 31 nonwaiver deadline approaches.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2005
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