Rundown of winter meetings happenings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHere's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Rays' astute moves take them from cellar to summit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAndrew Friedman's savvy moves have led the Rays from the AL East cellar to baseball's summit.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Ranking contenders' bullpens
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFactoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Winners and losers at the time that were short-lived
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLooking back at nine deadline trades over the past decade that are perceived differently in hindsight than in the immediate aftermath.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Pairs who've really shone
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana to Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, Jerry Crasnick pays tribute to the game's best dynamic duos.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008No difference makers among players dealt at deadline
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile teams made deadline deals to help themselves during the stretch run, "Starting 9" reveals that none of the trades have had the desired effect.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007No pain, no game for these hard-nosed players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThese guys have high pain thresholds and a low tolerance for days off. Say hello to the toughest players in the game.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2007The 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
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
Wilson, Pirates in deep hole
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Pirates haven't had a winning season since '92. Will things ever get better in Pittsburgh?
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2005
Hidalgo thriving in New York
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Mets took a chance on the enigmatic Richard Hidalgo. The payoff has been immediate and pronounced.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2004
Cubs looking for bullpen upgrade
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhat is the Cubs' top priority? Will Jim Tracy stay with the Dodgers? Answers to these, and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2003
Piazza, Floyd need support
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderNew York needs a big bat in the middle. Plus, the NL rookie race heats up, and Todd Zeile ponders '04.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2003
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