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Lee doesn't need adjustment period

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Cliff Lee displaced Cole Hamels as the Phillies' Game 1 starter in the ALDS, and despite never having pitched in a postseason game, he showed he is quite comfortable under the bright playoff lights.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 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

Honoring the very best (and worst) of the first half

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual midseason awards.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008

Why Bonds isn't playing

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Why doesn't Barry Bonds have a job? Team officials cite several reasons, but they also believe we haven't seen the last of the home run king in uniform.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008

At long last, spring training is upon us

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

One of the strangest baseball offseasons of modern times is history now. And spring training is here. Finally.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2008

Think A-Rod won't opt out? Think again

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A-Rod may say he's not going to opt out of his contract. But there's one reason he will: Scott Boras.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2007

Hallelujah! Spring is finally here

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 12, 2007

Open Hall's doors for these nine names

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While Mark McGwire dominates the talk, there are plenty of other deserving candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 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

No life remaining in Manny trade rumors

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

In 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, 2006

Eight years later, opportunity knocks for Hoffman

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Despite being the game's most prolific save artist, Trevor Hoffman waited eight years for a playoff opportunity ... until Saturday's Game 3.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2006

Efficient Maddux works his magic

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Greg Maddux tossed a real gem in his last start, and he did so without breaking much of a sweat.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2006

Phillies strike out in Abreu deal

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The trade deadline might be history, but the second-guessing is just beginning for some teams, writes Jayson Stark. • Rob Neyer

Story | Conversation | August 01, 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

Take Abreu's sugar with a grain of salt

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's hard to swallow the sugar Bobby Abreu dished out about being unconcerned by trade rumors, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2006