29 Results for chris byrd

Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Believe it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

Year-end awards: MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks ...

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another mesmerizing baseball season and hand out those annual Year in Review awards.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Peavy, Sabathia are Cy Young front-runners

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Here's a rundown of the top five Cy Young candidates in the National League and American League.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2007

Injuries, box-score lines ... and funny quotes

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From the top five injuries to the funniest quotes, Jayson Stark lets you in on the nuttiness that took place during the first half.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2007

AL annihilating the NL

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Interleague play has been a nightmare for NL teams. Why? Because they've gotten manhandled by AL clubs.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 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

Extra-inning Rumblings

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark marvels at the White Sox's five inning-eaters and offers some of the latest rumors from around the game.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 20, 2006

Lifetime achievements for Hall of Fame

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time for the Hall of Fame to think about new levels for entry.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2005

Hudson highlights trade possibilities

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Sammy Sosa and Tim Hudson head the list of players who could get traded at the winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2004

And the winner is ...

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Some choices are easy: Eric Gagne for NL Cy Young. But other picks will surprise, especially AL MVP.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2003

Royals' pitching: Quantity over quality

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Royals' amazing playoff run is truly astounding considering their pitching staff statistically defies all logic.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2003

Clemens, Clemens ... and more Clemens

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

In his attempt to win 300 career games, Roger Clemens has unearthed many factoids.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2003

Fans deserve compelling amateur draft

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Baseball fans should have a draft in which they can immerse themselves. Here's a few ways to make it happen.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2003

Devil Rays expected to go Young in draft

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Devil Rays are leaning toward selecting high school phenom Delmon Young first overall in Tuesday's draft.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2003

Braves puzzled, but not panicked

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Alarm bells are ringing in Atlanta, but the Braves' core insists they're not ready to surrender the NL East.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2003