It's a weak class of free-agent starters
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe offseason free-agent starting pitching market will soon be filled with a lot of low-impact names.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009It'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, 2009City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a 'tough time'
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comLess 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, 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, 2008Paying Manny $100M would set a dangerous precedent
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf Manny Ramirez gets the $100 million or so he'll be looking to sign for this offseason, it could be a hazardous signal for the game going forward.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008Ideas on how to make the All-Star Game even better
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comTweak the Home Run Derby. Make the break "National Baseball Week." Jayson Stark offers up ideas on how to improve the Midsummer Classic.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008Deadline deals don't match the hype
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe 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, 2008April was a month that really defied logic
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBeware of everything and anything essentially wraps up what went on during the first month of the season. You can't trust a darned thing that goes on in April.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2008Why Bonds isn't playing
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhy doesn't Barry Bonds have a job? Team officials cite several reasons, but they also believe we haven't seen the last of the home run king in uniform.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008Trading a superstar isn't the easiest thing to do
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWe asked readers to play general manager and make trade proposals. Here's a rundown of their most intriguing suggestions.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007Rockies dominating on field, not on stat sheet
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhile the Rockies are ahead two games to none in the NLCS, they haven't dominated the Diamondbacks on the stat sheet like you might think they have.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2007Fine line further distances Tigers from title
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAn untimely slip, a routine throw gone awry, a ball hit slightly out of reach. There's only a fine line separating the unfortunate Tigers from a tied series.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006Thome is carrying a big stick
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, it's time for Jayson Stark to start doling out his annual midseason awards.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006Declawed Tigers continue to stumble
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf Jim Leyland's Tigers are truly as good as their record, they're going to have to find a way to win to beat the White Sox, writes Jayson Stark.
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