It's so wrong to celebrate Manny's return
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe widespread affection for Manny Ramirez upon his return from a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy is appalling.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Huge health issues to watch closely
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJoe Mauer, Cole Hamels and Alex Rodriguez top the list of players who are on the mend to begin the season.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009Count on Red Sox Nation celebrating
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe consensus around baseball is that the three best teams reside in the AL East. And the last one standing will be the Red Sox.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009If you thought winter was weird ...
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt sure has been one weird winter, which can mean only one thing: It's going to be one weird spring.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009It's been an offseason like never before
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhile this offseason might be called the strangest one in modern baseball history, it certainly can't be labeled an accident.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009Source: Sheets considering surgery
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFree-agent pitcher Ben Sheets is considering elbow surgery that would probably keep him out for most, if not all, of the 2009 season, according to a major league source familiar with Sheets' medical prognosis.
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009Arbitration madness about to begin
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comSome big names -- Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Prince Fielder, Jonathan Papelbon -- are about to make this the wildest arbitration class ever.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009Yankees still in the mix to sign Lowe
Jayson Stark...remain determined to add two starters from the group that includes Burnett, Lowe, Andy Pettitte and Ben Sheets. And while they would prefer that one of those starters be a pitcher they can sign...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2008Much more to watch this offseason
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe winter meetings have come and gone, but there is plenty of unfinished business to keep an eye on.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Because they're the Yankees
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Yankees took CC Sabathia off the market. And here's the scary part: They're not done spending money on big-time free-agent arms.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008Braves appear to be front-runner for Burnett
Jayson StarkThe hot topic in baseball Thursday was which initial-laden free-agent starter will be the first to sign -- A.J. Burnett or CC Sabathia? For weeks now...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2008Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBelieve it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Time to check the shopping lists
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFree agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Why the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThis prediction comes with no warranty whatsoever, but we're doing it anyway: The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008Once-bubbly Brewers going flat fast
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf the Brewers haven't taken a glance in the rearview mirror lately, the Phillies and the Astros are much closer than they appeared just a week ago.
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