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Deadline deals don't match the hype

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The rumor mill cranks up in July. But do the trades ever live up to the hype? Jayson Stark offers five reasons the trade deadline is overrated.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2008

McCarty expands repertoire

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Red Sox may have found a lefty addition to their 'pen. Oh yeah, David McCarty also hit .407 last season.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2004

Can the Empire eventually be reined in?

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While the Yankees' payroll continues to rise, MLB is looking into a way to slow their spending ways.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2004

Rickey hoping Newark won't be last stop

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Baseball's greatest leadoff hitter playing for Newark? Rickey Henderson has a little theory on why.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2003

Useless information dept.

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark is back with useless facts on managers, awards and plenty more.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2002

City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a 'tough time'

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Less than a year ago, the Tigers seemed to be sitting pretty after acquiring Miguel Cabrera in a blockbuster trade. Now they're coming off a last-place finish and face an uncertain future.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Source: Mussina to retire after 18-year career

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

As expected, Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina has decided to retire, according to a baseball source with knowledge of the situation.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Philadelphia finally gets another title

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Philadelphia had spent the past 25 years watching other cities celebrate titles … until the Phillies dismissed the Rays in five games to win the franchise's second World Series title, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Anger, pain washing away as Phillies stand on brink of title

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Phillies are one win from washing away the pain and anger built up by years of losing in Philadelphia, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Long night finally ends with wild finish

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A wild night at Citizens Bank Park ended with the Phillies pulling off an improbable 5-4 win over the Rays in Game 3 of the World Series, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Life and baseball collide for Manuel in Philly

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Charlie Manuel experienced a variety of emotions Friday -- the sadness that came with his mother's death in the morning and the satisfaction of his team going out and winning Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers for him.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Long wait over for Burrell, Rollins

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jimmy Rollins and Pat Burrell have been on the Phillies' roster longer than any current player, and after enduring so many disappointments, the two finally felt what it was like to win a playoff series, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008

Only number that matters to ageless Moyer is Game 3

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

At age 45, Jamie Moyer is a wealth of information and quite willing to share it with teammates, but right now he just really wants to close out the Brewers in Game 3 of their NLDS, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008

Sabathia proves nothing goes according to plan in October

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

CC Sabathia was considered a sure thing, but in Game 2 of the NLDS the Brewers' lefty was gone after 3 2/3 innings of their loss against the Phillies.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Even on their best day, Phillies still find a way to make it interesting

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

There's no such thing as a routine postseason victory for the Phillies, even when their starter gives them eight shutout innings.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008