Jerry Crasnick
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Senior Advisor: Player, Agent and Media Relations for the MLBPA. I'm a recovering baseball scribe who's anxious to see what life looks like on the other side.
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Some personal news: I’m joining the Major League Baseball Players Association in the new role of senior advisor for player, agent and media relations.
@MLB_PLAYERS
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Lorenzo Cain has agreed on a 5-year, $80M deal with the
#Brewers
, source says. It’s the biggest free agent contract of the offseason. The deal includes no-trade protection and significant award bonuses. Milwaukee building a super outfield with addition of Yelich and Cain.
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Now the big question: Is Justify going to the White House?
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This Clemson-Notre Dame game is a snoozefest. There’s more suspense over at the MLB Network, where Billy Chapel is trying to finish off a perfect game.
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Scott Boras says if
#MLB
teams can charge extra for high-profile matchups, fans should demand lower ticket prices for games featuring two tanking clubs. "It will be like military day: Come see the two tanks,'' he says.
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The winning pitcher in the Little League World Series:
“I’ve always dreamed about this, since I was a little kid.”
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On : Francisco Lindor blends new-age appeal and old school values as MLB's next big thing.
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The Mamie Johnson Little League champions from Washington, D.C., will be riding a very nice bus to this weekend's regional playoffs -- thanks to an $8,500 gift from
#Orioles
outfielder Adam Jones. "It's a blessing,'' said the league president.
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A personal note: Today is my final day at . Thank you to all the co-workers who so enriched the experience over the past 15 years. And to my fellow scribes in the press box: You've inspired me with your tireless work and high standards. Keep grinding.
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Freddie Freeman getting in some early drill work with
@Dodgers
coach Dino Ebel in Philly. He snags 80 of these a day, seven days a week. “He doesn’t miss a day,” Ebel says. “If we have a doubleheader, he’ll do it before both games.”
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Charlie Morton, Blake Snell and James Paxton not on the AL All-Star roster. That’s rough.
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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave the field after the ceremonial first pitch of the
#LondonSeries
.
#Yankees
#RedSox
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The top 4 MLB pitchers in strikeouts since Aug. 1: Corey Kluber 74; Chris Sale 67; Carlos Carrasco 66; Trevor Bauer 60.
#tribefest
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Joe Maddon on the
#STLCards
adding Paul Goldschmidt: “I don’t like the Diamondbacks right now at all.”
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Owner John Middleton has emerged as a driving force in Philly. He's very aggressive and has no reservations about spending money. This is hard to fathom, but I've talked to people who think he might try to sign both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado as free agents this winter.
Sources: Orioles making progress and narrowing their focus in the Machado trade talks. Phillies and Brewers appear to be among the finalists.
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Trevor Bauer grew tired of hearing that he was a “bad teammate.” So he addressed the problem the way he usually does: He turned it into a science project.
#Indians
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I’ve always had a soft spot for every team having an
#AllStarGame
rep, but Salvador Perez making it with a .213 BA and .255 OBP might have put me over the edge. Then again, the players voted him onto the team. The fans routinely do a better job than players now with their picks.
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Brian Dozier has been traded to the
#Dodgers
. Deal is done.
@Ken_Rosenthal
reported close.
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What would Jayson Werth say if Bryce Harper asked him about Philadelphia as a free agent destination?
"I think he already has asked me about Philadelphia,'' Werth told reporters today.
So what did Werth tell him?
"Isn't that tampering?'' Werth said.
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Ken Griffey Jr., Matt Holliday and Jackson Holliday on the field before the Futures Game. “How does it feel to be the third best Holliday?” Junior says to Matt. (Ethan is on the way).
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One baseball person whose opinion I respect told me earlier this week that he'll be "shocked'' if Shohei Ohtani doesn't wind up in Seattle. He wasn't basing it on any inside knowledge. But Jerry Dipoto is certainly acting like a guy who won't take "no'' for an answer.
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I’m at dinner at the GMs meetings and Jerry Dipoto walked by a half hour ago with his cell phone pressed to his ear. I joked that he was making the first trade of the offseason. Little did I know.
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Happy birthday to a baseball great and an American icon.
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You don’t see many player interviews as powerful as that one with T.J. Oshie. Wow. What a glimpse of the human impact of sports on families.
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#Indians
Jose Ramirez is giving MVP case a boost. Slashing .423/.462/.944 during win streak. Leads MLB with 50 doubles and has a 5.8 WAR.
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Lucky to snag a photo with the biggest rock star at tonight’s New York Baseball Writers dinner.
@SlangsOnSports
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My suggestion for next year's
#HRDerby
: Have Golden Retrievers running around in the outfield.
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Marwin Gonzalez had a 4.1 fWAR this season. Cody Bellinger and Anthony Rizzo each had a 4.0. He might be baseball's most underrated player.
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Lorenzo Cain has passed his physical, so his deal is offficial.
#Brewers
likely to introduce him Friday. He’s back where he started his career.
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Mike Zunino was the 3rd overall pick in the 2012 draft. Now he’s a first-time All-Star for
@RaysBaseball
at age 30. “Sometimes people show up a little bit late to the party,” he says. “It’s still nice to show up.”
@MLBPA
@AllStarGame
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Christian Yelich covers a lot of ground in this interview. He's giving Dan Straily a pass, and he has faith that Derek Jeter can get it done in Miami. He also thinks "everything changed'' for the
#Marlins
after the death of Jose Fernandez in 2016.
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Larry Andersen on the
#Phillies
radio broadcast: “Not everybody can pitch the 9th inning. I know Gabe Kapler thinks they can, but they can’t.”
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They’re handing these out in the winter meetings press room. 15 pages and chock-full of stats.
#mariners
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#Braves
pitcher Grant Dayton has dealt with color blindness his entire life. He gained a whole new perspective this week thanks to a thoughtful gift from his wife, Cori.
@GrantDayton
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At this point, I'm just going to root for whatever team Bill Murray roots for.
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Correct me if I'm wrong. But I think Fake Ken Rosenthal was 1st to report the Cespedes to
#Mets
deal. Guy deserves a raise.
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Jonathan Lucroy caught 9 innings last night for the
#Athletics
and he’s catching again tonight, but he was still out with the coaches at 2 o’clock today working on his throwing. This is the kind of thing that winning players do.
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I finally got a chance to watch that
#fergienationalanthem
. It's like "The Room'' of National Anthems.
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Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich left two teams that are a combined 51-98 this season for a contender in Milwaukee. No wonder they're enjoying life with the
#Brewers
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There are some great exhibits as always in Cooperstown on
#HallOfFame
weekend. But this one is especially poignant. You made it, Doc.
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Ted Barrett has done a heck of a job calling balls and strikes tonight. I know this because hardly anyone is trashing him on Twitter. That’s the ultimate barometer.
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Jayson Stark will make his first appearance on the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Spink Award this year, alongside returnees Patrick Reusse and Jim Reeves.
@jaysonst
. It was just announced at today’s BBWAA meeting.
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One prominent agent on the
#MLB
winter meetings: “It’s just an excuse for everybody to get out of the house.”
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Serious question: Does there come a point where the NFL has to step in and do something about the
#Browns
franchise? Is that even possible?
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If you woke up today and envisioned Rollins and Kendrick turning 2 for
#dodgers
on a McCarthy groundball, you win the prize.
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Just to clarify my status at ESPN: I was recently informed that the company would not be renewing my contract when it expires at year's end. However, I may still contribute to the Web site as news warrants over the coming weeks. Thanks for hanging in there with me, folks.
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This is awesome.
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Melky Cabrera was begging for a job in the spring. He's swinging the bat like an All-Star vs. the
#Redsox
. He homered last night and has a homer, a single and a double tonight for the
#Indians
.
#welcomebackmelkman
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The
#Rays
trade talks on Chris Archer are "intensifying'' as the deadline nears, sources say. Still hard to handicap if anyone will ante up with the return Tampa Bay wants. It's a No. 1 starter type of price tag, and he's under team control through 2021. Multiple teams involved.
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The
#mets
have designated Matt Harvey for assignment after he refused to go to the minors. Sandy Alderson just announced it.
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Hearing some buzz that the
#Brewers
are getting close to a trade. No more details at present, but they’ve been discussing outfielders with multiple clubs.
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Matt Harvey just hit 96 on the gun in LA. Nothing wrong with that.
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Teams that have reached out early on J.D. Martinez have gotten the impression Scott Boras is looking for something in the $200 million range.
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Cole Hamels has always handled himself with class as a big leaguer. What a thoughtful and generous act by him and his wife, Heidi. This goes way beyond baseball.
Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife, Heidi, donated their $9.4-million mansion to a charity that provides camps for children with special needs and chronic illnesses.
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Is it too soon for Rob Manfred to declare a state of emergency? The AL Central has a combined run differential of minus-179.
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Sean Doolittle: "My patriotism is strong enough to not be offended when somebody takes a knee during the anthem.''
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My big takeaway from the Matt Harvey story today: Whatever the
#Mets
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Christian Yelich's relationship with the
#Marlins
is "irretrievably broken,'' his agent tells . Says a trade would be best for all involved.
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The Jeff Bezos launch is exciting, but let’s not forget this man’s contribution to space travel.
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On the other hand ... Marvin Miller should have made it to Cooperstown long ago. I’m not sure if it’s the ownership voices on the committee, or if some players aren’t fighting hard enough in his behalf. He’s one of the seminal figures in MLB history and he belongs. Period.
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Devastated beyond words by the loss of my longtime friend and former ESPN colleague Jim Caple. He was brilliant, creative, thoughtful and kind. We love you, Capes. Rest easy.
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My favorite trivia item of the night:
#Astros
pitcher Jordan Jankowski's wife is also named Jordan Jankowski.
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I’m hopeful Rob Manfred announces during the
#WorldSeries
that he’s going to bring back these. Is anybody out there with me?
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Clay Buchholz got some rough treatment in Boston. It's good to see him going to a kinder, gentler environment in Philadelphia.
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Shohei Ohtani loosens up more than 2 hours before his Cactus League debut for the
#Angels
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That gum toss by Johnny Cueto was the only thing that didn't get hit hard tonight.
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Tyler Austin just got pulled from his game today at Rochester. Not injured. Could be part of a trade.
#Yankees
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It was great seeing my buddy
@jaysonst
inducted into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame tonight. Well-deserved.
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Words of sympathy or sadness are inadequate at a time like this. It's the same sad, sick feeling I felt upon hearing Jose Fernandez news.
It is with our deepest sorrow to inform you of the death of Roy Halladay, whose plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Rob Manfred says
#MLB
thought hitters would adapt to beat defensive shifts. Three established hitters -- the
#Nationals
Daniel Murphy,
#Mariners
Kyle Seager and
#STLCards
Matt Carpenter -- explain why that's not as easy as it sounds.
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Scott Boras has sent a 75-page Jake Arrieta binder directly to owners. There are indications he’s seeking $200 million for Arrieta. Said one
#MLB
GM: “Buena suerte.”
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This is heartbreaking. Please send along prayers and healing thoughts to the family of former MLB player Keith Lockhart.
Terrible news for the Lockharts. My prayers are with them and they could use yours, too.
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Gleyber Torres and Clint Frazier are NOT the hangup in a Sonny Gray deal, source says.
#Athletics
and
#Yankees
discussing other prospects.
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I just received a Facebook comment from Matt from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, who said he's sick of Mike "No Playoff'' Trout being shoved down his throat and wants ESPN to spend more time covering the Red Sox and Yankees. Reader comments are the best.
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Justin Verlander completes the no-hitter against the
#Bluejays
. He threw his 120th and final pitch at 97 mph. Can you say “freak of nature?”
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The
#Tigers
placed Justin Verlander on revocable waivers today, source says. Name came up at the deadline, but he stayed put in Detroit.
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I spent two weeks and interviewed almost 20 people about the
#Mets
medical issues. Here's what I found.
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Nick Markakis going to the
#AllStarGame
is such a great story. Consistent producer, outstanding teammate and not an ounce of self-promotion. If you hang around long enough and churn out enough hits, eventually people will notice.
#Braves
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One thing I’ve learned from this
#HallOfFame
voting process: There are few players more beloved by the local fan base than Edgar Martinez with the
#Mariners
. I’m sure they’re disappointed, but I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t get in next year.
@11EdgarMartinez
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