50 Results for jason varitek

Sandwich Awards: Phillies trio has the munchies

Jayson Stark

Get out those submarine rolls. The Generic Sandwich Awards are back. But before we salute this week's most sandwich-worthy feats, it's time for …...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 21, 2009

Phillies, Red Sox among trade winners

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

What 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, 2009

Biggest myths about the trade deadline

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Think those deadline dealings will lead you to the parade floats in October? Think again.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 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

Mauer's absence a huge test for Twins

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

As they always do, the Twins deal with adversity well. But the uncertainty of when Joe Mauer will return will test their resiliency.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009

Three Strikes: Manny can't be Manny edition

Jayson Stark

STRIKE ONE -- MANNY CAN'T BE MANNY DEPT.: For months now, I've been hearing people speculate about how dangerous it would be for the Dodgers if their ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009

Varitek back in Boston for 13th season

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It took nearly three months, but the Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement to bring back catcher Jason Varitek on a one-year, $5 million contract, pending a physical and the execution of final details, two major league sources said Friday.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Sources: Sox's deadline doesn't exist

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Friday morning deadline for Jason Varitek to accept the Boston Red Sox's "final" contract offer doesn't actually exist, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Three Strikes: Attention Mike & Mike Edition

Jayson Stark

STRIKE ONE -- MLB VS. NFL DEPT.: My good friends Mike and Mike brought up my name on their show this week. And let me say first: Thanks for the shout-...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 23, 2009

Three Strikes: End of Two Eras Edition

Jayson Stark

...Mariano Rivera, all three together for 14 years and counting. Who's next? Depends on whether Jason Varitek re-signs with the Red Sox. If he does, then he and (guess who?) Tim Wakefield...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 09, 2009

Cubs shopping for corner outfielder

Jayson Stark

...nibble' form yet." • Why did the Tigers deal for Gerald Laird as opposed to signing Jason Varitek? It wasn't just about dollars. Tigers sources said they went into the winter with a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 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

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

Plenty of options for GM, managerial openings

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Now that the Mets and the Mariners have fired a manager and a GM, respectively, who will be available after the season? Take your pick.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008