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Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Cries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Phillies have 'game plan' against Rivera

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Facing Mariano Rivera is usually a helpless situation for most hitters, but Jimmy Rollins says the Phillies may now know the key to the closers' success.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Forget Manny, don't forgive him

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Manny Ramirez's past makes it impossible to forgive him now.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Believe it or not, Price headed to minors

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Surprising as it may sound, the Rays will soon officially send phenom David Price to the minor leagues to begin the season.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

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

Identifying more young players who could cash in

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

MLB's hottest new trend -- signing young players to long-term contracts -- could include a few more names in the coming months if teams decide to pony up the money.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008

What if Clemens had taken a different approach?

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

His reputation tarnished, Roger Clemens would have encountered more understanding and forgiveness if he'd taken the same approach as Andy Pettitte.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008

So many key players on the shelf

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With more than 100 players, including J.J. Putz and Curtis Granderson, already on the disabled list, which early injuries have had the biggest impact on the season so far?

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

After Yanks' deadline passes, Red Sox jump into lead for Santana

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Red Sox have taken the lead in the race to land Johan Santana.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2007

Exposing our dirty double standards

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Rick Ankiel's HGH tale is the perfect test case for all the double standards we've been hearing.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007

Welcome to Dullsville

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Looking to add a quality starter for a stretch run? Good luck. Teams in the hunt will have to settle for the likes of Jose Contreras, Steve Trachsel or Joe Kennedy.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007

Useless Hall of Fame Info

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Bruce Sutter's election to Cooperstown got our juices flowing. So it's time for a Hall of Fame edition of the Useless Info Dept.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2006

Mannyfest doesn't materialize

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

After a slow start, the winter meetings ended with a flurry of moves. Here's a look at the winners and losers.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2005

Zito, Pudge among those available

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Barry Zito is among those on a very long list of players who aren't untouchable in what could be a hot trade market this offseason.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 21, 2005

Rogers' crime won't be forgotten anytime soon

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Kenny Rogers spoke diplomatically Monday, but still faces a long road back to normalcy, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2005