John Clayton

John Clayton

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John Clayton joined ESPN in August 1995 as an NFL analyst and commentator and is seen, heard and read across nearly all of the company's outlets. He also regularly contributes to ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine.

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Best (and worst) of the playoff rotations

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If the road to a World Series title is paved with starting pitching, which teams are in the best shape to make a run in October?

Story | Conversation | September 24, 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

Focusing on baseball's many mysteries

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Why are the Cubs struggling to score runs? Why do the Phillies have such a bad home record? What happened to the vaunted Angels bullpen? A snippet of baseball's mysteries.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

Florida's fire sales are history

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With a new ballpark on the horizon and loads of young talent in the system, the future of the Florida Marlins is essentially secure.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009

Count on Red Sox Nation celebrating

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The consensus around baseball is that the three best teams reside in the AL East. And the last one standing will be the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009

What if Clemens had taken a different approach?

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

His reputation tarnished, Roger Clemens would have encountered more understanding and forgiveness if he'd taken the same approach as Andy Pettitte.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 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

Looking for a major-league job? Stand in line

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Spring training begins in two weeks, yet around 150 players are still looking for work.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008

Trading a superstar isn't the easiest thing to do

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

We asked readers to play general manager and make trade proposals. Here's a rundown of their most intriguing suggestions.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007

Spring fills the air

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 14, 2006

Extra-inning Rumblings

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark marvels at the White Sox's five inning-eaters and offers some of the latest rumors from around the game.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 20, 2006

Braves in search of a closer

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With spring training just around the corner, a few teams still have some holes to fill.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2006

Top 10 most improved

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Which teams are the most improved for 2005? Follow the money.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2005

The collusion solution

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A little friendly advice on how to spend your offseason cash from the office of the commissioner.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2004

Series of Braves setbacks

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

When's the last time the Braves lost four series' in a row? Hint: Their cleanup hitter was named Presley.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2004