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If you thought winter was weird ...

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It sure has been one weird winter, which can mean only one thing: It's going to be one weird spring.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Provisional WBC rosters are loaded

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The WBC rosters are only "provisional" for now, but several are shaping up to be potential juggernauts, including Team USA.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009

Arbitration madness about to begin

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Some big names -- Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Prince Fielder, Jonathan Papelbon -- are about to make this the wildest arbitration class ever.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Mets now have terrific twosome in 'pen

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

As long as J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez are healthy, there probably isn't a better late-innings combo than the Mets' new twosome.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Mariners asking a lot for Putz

Jayson Stark

...have spoken to Seattle report that the Mariners haven't discouraged teams that asked about J.J. Putz. But the asking price is hefty. And two of the clubs that were initially interested -- the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008

Ready to roll the dice in Las Vegas

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to roll the dice, go for broke. The baseball world is preparing for what could be a wild week at the winter meetings in Las Vegas.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a 'tough time'

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Less 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, 2008

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

Time to check the shopping lists

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Free 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, 2008

The life of a manager can be a whirlwind

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Considered 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, 2008

April was a month that really defied logic

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Beware 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, 2008

So many key players on the shelf

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With more than 100 players, including J.J. Putz and Curtis Granderson, already on the disabled list, which early injuries have had the biggest impact on the season so far?

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

How Troy Percival became the maitre d' of Tampa Bay

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Here's the totally true tale of Troy Eugene Percival, the new closer, clubhouse emperor and professor of positive thinking for the increasingly intriguing Tampa Bay Rays.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2008

Awards, milestones, amazing feats and more

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 28, 2007

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