85 Results for season in the stands

Bar has been set, so let the spending begin

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The forecast for this year's free-agent starters is sunny and raining dollars. Here's the rundown, from the priciest to the most affordable.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 01, 2006

Putz is dealing, but has anyone noticed?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It's easy to get overshadowed, so we give eight underappreciated players the recognition they deserve.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

The second baseman is in right field?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some teams are employing extreme defensive shifts to neutralize dangerous left-handed hitters like Jason Giambi and David Ortiz, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 24, 2006

West-leading Rangers feeling the A's heat

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Texas Rangers are accustomed to summer meltdowns, but this year's club might be built to take the heat, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 15, 2006

Catchers targeted as future managers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Where are baseball's future managers? More than likely, they're crouching at a ballpark near you.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 09, 2006

Right-handers still fighting height stigma

Jerry Crasnick, Baseball America

Why do scouts knock righthanded power pitchers under 6 feet tall? This year's draft features four such hurlers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 02, 2006

Trio putting up numbers away from Boston

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Edgar, Hanley and Nomar are tearing it up. It's a wonderful year to be a former Boston Red Sox shortstop, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006

Arroyo, Phillips paying immediate dividends

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Reds, who entered the season with minimal expectations, have been one of baseball's big early surprises.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006

Rockies climbing to new heights

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Colorado is using the middle-market approach, keeping salaries under control and building from within.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 26, 2006

Any life left in these old bats?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Several active players with Hall of Fame credentials, including Mike Piazza and Sammy Sosa, are still looking for work.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006

Missing since '87 -- a 30-HR threat

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

It's hard to fathom, but the Twins haven't had a player hit 30 homers in a season since 1987.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 13, 2005

A happy ending for the Padres

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

It was meant to be for Trevor Hoffman to remain in San Diego, and that's exactly what happened for the veteran.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 07, 2005

This is Boras' time of the year

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With his clients seeking to strike it rich, Scott Boras is in the midst of his most important time of the year .

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 05, 2005

Johjima's game expected to translate well

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The game of new Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima isn't expected to be lost in translation.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 21, 2005

Given a chance, minorities thriving with White Sox

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With GM Kenny Williams leading the way, the White Sox are perhaps the most progressive organization in baseball when it comes to minority hiring.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005