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
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
The second baseman is in right field?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams are employing extreme defensive shifts to neutralize dangerous left-handed hitters like Jason Giambi and David Ortiz, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 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
Right-handers still fighting height stigma
Jerry Crasnick, Baseball AmericaWhy do scouts knock righthanded power pitchers under 6 feet tall? This year's draft features four such hurlers.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2006
Trio putting up numbers away from Boston
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comEdgar, Hanley and Nomar are tearing it up. It's a wonderful year to be a former Boston Red Sox shortstop, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006
Arroyo, Phillips paying immediate dividends
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Reds, who entered the season with minimal expectations, have been one of baseball's big early surprises.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006
Rockies climbing to new heights
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comColorado is using the middle-market approach, keeping salaries under control and building from within.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2006
Any life left in these old bats?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderSeveral active players with Hall of Fame credentials, including Mike Piazza and Sammy Sosa, are still looking for work.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006
Missing since '87 -- a 30-HR threat
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderIt's hard to fathom, but the Twins haven't had a player hit 30 homers in a season since 1987.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2005
A happy ending for the Padres
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderIt was meant to be for Trevor Hoffman to remain in San Diego, and that's exactly what happened for the veteran.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2005
This is Boras' time of the year
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWith his clients seeking to strike it rich, Scott Boras is in the midst of his most important time of the year .
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2005
Johjima's game expected to translate well
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe game of new Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima isn't expected to be lost in translation.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2005
Given a chance, minorities thriving with White Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith GM Kenny Williams leading the way, the White Sox are perhaps the most progressive organization in baseball when it comes to minority hiring.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005
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