Perusing the free-agent bargain bin
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Pirates '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, 2009A-Rod makes like superhero in return
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comControversy has hounded Alex Rodriguez, but with his first swing of 2009, the Yankees slugger showed why he's A-Rod and we're not.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 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, 2009October, not opener, will define stadium
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees were hammered on the day they opened new Yankee Stadium, but the new park cannot be judged by one bad afternoon.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Oliver: List of fraud victims extensive
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDarren Oliver, a 15-year veteran, is one of several major leaguers who've been caught up in an investment scheme perpetrated by Robert Allen Stanford, a Texas financier who is under investigation by federal regulators for an alleged $8 billion fraud.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2009Icons told Griffey to consider legacy
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBaseball icons Willie Mays and Hank Aaron and Ken Griffey Jr.'s 13-year old daughter played pivotal roles in helping Griffey decide where he'll be making the final stop of his illustrious career.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009Looking for competition? Here you go
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Giants' offense still needs big upgrade
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Giants could be dangerous in the NL West if they can add another productive bat to their lineup.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNo team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Yankees acquire Swisher, send Betemit and two pitchers to White Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe New York Yankees have acquired center fielder-first baseman Nick Swisher in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, a baseball source tells ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Pointing out the good amid all the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPaying tribute to players who have made unexpectedly strong contributions to give losing teams a reason to feel good amid all the bad news.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008Pirates endure short-term groans to achieve long-term gains
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Pirates' deadline deals received a tepid response, but jaded Bucs fans are warming up to the team's devotion to long-term goals.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008Gossage forever part of the Yankees family
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comGoose Gossage played for nine teams in 22 years, but his Hall of Fame experience had a Yankees feel to it.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008State of the Rays … division races … players on the move
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.
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