City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a 'tough time'
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comLess than a year ago, the Tigers seemed to be sitting pretty after acquiring Miguel Cabrera in a blockbuster trade. Now they're coming off a last-place finish and face an uncertain future.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008April was a month that really defied logic
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBeware of everything and anything essentially wraps up what went on during the first month of the season. You can't trust a darned thing that goes on in April.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2008Tejada will talk about anything … except steroids
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comMiguel Tejada spent Tuesday, his first day in an Astros uniform, deflecting questions about steroids, while Houston's general manager defended his acquisition of the slugger.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2008Looking for a major-league job? Stand in line
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comSpring training begins in two weeks, yet around 150 players are still looking for work.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008Many legacies will be tarnished forever
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHow has the Mitchell report changed baseball's landscape? Here are five ways it will leave an indelible mark.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2007Awards, milestones, amazing feats and more
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual season-ending awards and much more.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007Ex-Phillies GM Wade is Houston's new GM pick
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFormer Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ed Wade was in Houston on Thursday amid increasing indications he is the Astros' leading choice for their vacant GM job.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007Owner needs to let new hires do their jobs
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAstros owner Drayton McLane created the monster that led GM Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner to the gallows.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007Who's most underrated? Start with Oswalt
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWho are baseball's 10 most underrated players? Jayson Stark starts his list with Astros starter Roy Oswalt.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007Pitchers you'd pay to watch pitch
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRoger Clemens will be back in The Show soon, but Johan Santana is the ace of the Pitchers You'd Pay To Watch All-Stars.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2007Lidge looking to regain mojo
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Astros have no interest in trading Brad Lidge. Instead, they want to get him back to what he used to be: dominant.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 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, 2007Astros decided to let Pettitte walk over $2 million
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIn the end, the Astros decided not to add $2 million to the contract and thus lost Andy Pettitte to the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2006No life remaining in Manny trade rumors
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIn what's becoming an annual tradition, it's growing more likely Manny Ramirez will spend another offseason as a member of the Red Sox.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2006McLane fails to do the right thing for Rocket
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Astros could have sent Roger Clemens to the Red Sox. But Drayton McLane nixed a chance to do the right thing -- for his team and for the Rocket.
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