Whole lot of talking, and very little action
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFew moves happened at the winter meetings, leaving a lot of action to come in the weeks ahead.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009It's unsafe around closing time
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThere's only one Rivera, but reliable closers are becoming hard to find. Jayson Stark looks at five contenders with closer concerns.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009Phillies, Red Sox among trade winners
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhat happens when you acquire Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez? You're a trade deadline winner, as the Phillies and Red Sox are, respectively.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 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, 2009Ibanez on a Sandwich Award-winning roll
Jayson StarkGreetings once again to all of our favorite gourmets. Have a seat at any vacant table and dine on our weekly Generic Sandwich Awards. But first, a qui...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009Time 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, 2008The life of a manager can be a whirlwind
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comConsidered a genius one day, thought of as dumb the next -- such is the life of many of today's big league managers.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008Reaching the unreachable could be possible this season
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comCan Chipper Jones hit .400? Can Lance Berkman or Josh Hamilton win a Triple Crown? These are just two of the most fascinating questions surrounding the game.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008Very few quality starters will be available this winter
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comExpect the free-agent market of starting pitchers this upcoming offseason to be a rather dry one.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007October workload can take a toll on arms
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comNot every pitcher suffers an attack of World Series burnout. But it is a real phenomenon. Just look at the Tigers this season.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007Win-loss records don't tell the whole story
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comSome starters have pitched much better than their records indicate. Look no further than Johan Santana.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2007Decision 2007: Where will Rocket go?
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's April, which means it's nearly time for Roger Clemens' un-retirement plans to start taking shape.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2007Santana could be part of Twins' exodus
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJohan Santana, the game's best pitcher, is likely to land a colossal free-agent contract after the 2008 season -- just not with the Twins.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2007How the Blue Jays saved more than $90 million
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Blue Jays got Tomo Ohka and John Thomson instead of Ted Lilly and Gil Meche -- and saved more than $90 million.
Story | Conversation | March 01, 2007Hallelujah! Spring is finally here
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comMost improved. Least recognizable. Best and worst signings. It was an eventful offseason, but spring is finally here.
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