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Five reasons to embrace Phillies-Rays matchup

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A Manny Ramirez versus the Red Sox World Series would have been better, right? Not according to Jayson Stark, who gives five reasons to like a Phillies-Rays matchup even more.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008

Why the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

This 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, 2008

Cubs decided risk worth the possible reward

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Cubs went ahead and answered the Brewers by acquiring Rich Harden from Oakland.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008

Sources: MLB hopes to have replay system set before season's end

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Major League Baseball is attempting to institute instant replay on home run calls before the end of this season, according to two sources familiar with those discussions. In order to do that, MLB needs to settle on a system that would satisfy all parties.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Donnelly signs minor league deal with spring training invite

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Indians signed reliever Brendan Donnelly to a minor-league contract, with an invitation to spring training.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008

Improbable D-backs just know how to win

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The numbers all suggest the Diamondbacks shouldn't win, but nevertheless, they're in the NLCS, courtesy of a three-game sweep.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2007

North Siders will be the last team standing

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Forget about going a whole century without winning a World Series. This October will have a magical ending for the Cubs.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2007

Cubs have the look of winners

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Forget about those 99 years of heartbreak and misery. This is beginning to look like a magical season for the Cubs.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Most overrated -- from Zito to Suppan

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Who are baseball's 10 most overrated players? Jayson Stark has the list, beginning with Barry Zito.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007

Cubs open checkbook, raise expectations

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

After spending nearly $300 million on free agents this offseason, expectations have greatly increased for the Cubs.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007

Floyd's Cubs deal could be worth $17.5M

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Cliff Floyd's contract with the Cubs is so flexible and creatively structured, it can turn into anything from a one-year, $3 million deal to a two-year, $17.5 million deal.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2007

Girardi not a sure thing to be next Cubs skipper

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Joe Girardi's interview Monday with the Chicago Cubs went so well, he appears to have alleviated most concerns the Cubs' brass may have had over why he was fired in Florida.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006

Thome is carrying a big stick

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From 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, 2006

Big names not likely to get traded

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark looks at the 10 juiciest trade candidates, and the realistic view on whether they'll get moved.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2006

Yankees will be rolling come October

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Who will be this year's version of last season's White Sox and Astros? Jayson Stark polled a bunch of baseball people to find out.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2006