23 Results for carlos franco

Looking for a major-league job? Stand in line

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Spring training begins in two weeks, yet around 150 players are still looking for work.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008

Owner needs to let new hires do their jobs

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Astros owner Drayton McLane created the monster that led GM Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner to the gallows.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007

Delgado making first October journey a memorable one

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With Carlos Delgado leading the charge, the Mets' offense exploded in Game 4 to even the NLCS at two games apiece.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2006

Spring fills the air

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Most improved. Least recognizable. Best and worst signings. It was an eventful offseason, but spring is finally here.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 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

The fast, the slow and the really slow

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

OK, on your mark, get set, go. It's time for all the Useless Speed Information we can round up.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2005

Arizona not the apple of Vazquez's eye

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While Javier Vazquez is enjoying a return to prominence with the D-Backs, don't expect him to stick around long-term with the club, says Jayson Stark.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 25, 2005

Some trends have turned south so far in 2005

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Where did the Phillies' offense go? Or the Indians' and Astros'? Jayson Stark examines the downside of one-year disparities.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2005

Opening Day always a Useless holiday

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If Opening Day is any indication, it's going to be a very Happy Useless New Year.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2005

Home is where the fans aren't

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A Marlins-Expos barnstorming tour? Not quite, but they have played each other in four different parks this year.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2004

Mets expected to seek masher

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Many say the Mets will pursue a big bat this offseason, with Magglio Ordonez prominently on their radar.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2004

High fives for the Birds

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Orioles can hit, but they sure can't pitch. If they keep up the routine, they could be in for an historic year.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2004

The wild and wacky

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Juan Pierre's lack of power to Roy Halladay's O-for-April, it was truly a bizarre season.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2003

Free-agent market creeping along

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Few, if any, free agents are finding takers in the early stages of this offseason. And there's a reason.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2003

Bonderman could join rare group

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With two more losses, Jeremy Bonderman could enter the record books alongside Hall of Famer Red Ruffing.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2003