43 Results for doug mientkiewicz

Disabled-list conspiracy theories

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

When struggling pitchers Dontrelle Willis, Oliver Perez and Chien-Ming Wang suddenly landed on the disabled list, it raised more than a few eyebrows around the league.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009

Welcome to the new Moneyball

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Everyone knows the economy could have a profound impact on baseball. But the more important question is this: Who'll be money on the field in 2009?

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009

It's been an offseason like never before

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While this offseason might be called the strangest one in modern baseball history, it certainly can't be labeled an accident.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Paying Manny $100M would set a dangerous precedent

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If 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, 2008

Now favorites, Red Sox radically shift baseball's culture

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

No longer the accursed chokers of the past, these Red Sox have not only become favorites; they're also a larger-than-life phenomenon.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2008

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

Hooray! ... The good, old-fashioned trade is back

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Several big names have already been traded, and a few more big ones could be moved this offseason. It's a beautiful thing.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

Epic showdowns define this storied history

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jeter vs. Schilling. Ortiz vs. Rivera. These are the duels that make Yankees-Red Sox the most magnetic rivalry in baseball.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2007

Meetings are over, but there's more winter to come

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark takes a look at what was and wasn't accomplished at the winter meetings -- and what looms just over the horizon.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006

Morneau, Howard rise to the top

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual season-ending awards and much more.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 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

What would you do about Torii?

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

As badly as the Twins need to keep Torii Hunter, they need to trade him. So, Jayson Stark writes, what should they do?

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006

Seat-diving, wall-crashing players

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

These guys will risk life and limb to make a play even it means crashing into a wall or slamming into a row of seats. • Jerry Crasnick

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2006

Either spend on payroll, or give it back

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Teams like the Marlins, Devil Rays, Pirates and Royals either need to spend their revenue-sharing money on payroll or give it all back.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006

Red Sox look, sound much different in 2006

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

They lack the hair, the volume and the personality of last year's team. But to the Red Sox, a change in chemistry was necessary.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2006