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Jayson Stark, ESPN.comStart speadin' the news: The New York Yankees are about to win their first title in almost a decade.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Three Strikes: Piracy edition
Jayson Stark...consider the case of these five noted league-switchers this year: Contreras Lee Cliff Lee, John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Vicente Padilla and Jose Contreras had a combined record of 29-42 as American Leaguers...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009
Three Strikes: Sunday insanity edition
Jayson StarkSTRIKE ONE -- TRIFECTA DEPT. So much bizarre stuff happened in Sunday's New York Mets-Philadelphia Phillies game at Citi Field, cyberspace barely has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009
Three Strikes: Manny's Groundhog Day Edition
Jayson StarkSTRIKE ONE -- STUCK IN A MOMENT DEPT.: When you're mixed up in a major free-agent negotiation with Scott Boras, you know it's going to take a really &...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 01, 2009Looking for missing World Series magic
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe World Series used to provide drama. Not so anymore, writes Jayson Stark, who points out the Fall Classic has been over in a blink the past few years. He explains why.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Paying Manny $100M would set a dangerous precedent
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf Manny Ramirez gets the $100 million or so he'll be looking to sign for this offseason, it could be a hazardous signal for the game going forward.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008Season of opposites in AL Central
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comSo the AL Central has gone as predicted, right? Think again. Jayson Stark tries to shed some light on baseball's most topsy-turvy division.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2008Don't forget about these remarkable performances
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comNow that No. 756 is in the record books, it's time to focus on some other big feats out there on the horizon.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2007Deadline abstinence a smart decision?
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe big question following the non-waiver trade deadline is how not making moves will affect some teams down the stretch.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2007Welcome to Dullsville
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comLooking to add a quality starter for a stretch run? Good luck. Teams in the hunt will have to settle for the likes of Jose Contreras, Steve Trachsel or Joe Kennedy.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007October workload can take a toll on arms
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comNot every pitcher suffers an attack of World Series burnout. But it is a real phenomenon. Just look at the Tigers this season.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007White Sox net two young arms for Garcia
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe White Sox sent durable starter Freddy Garcia to the Phillies to sustain both their future and their present.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2006Efficient Maddux works his magic
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comGreg Maddux tossed a real gem in his last start, and he did so without breaking much of a sweat.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2006Thome is carrying a big stick
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom 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, 2006Beckett feeling right at home in Boston
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJosh Beckett is propelling himself into the prime of his career with the Red Sox -- right before our eyes.
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