Three Strikes: Award-winning edition
Jayson StarkStrike One -- Albert's Eight-Ball Dept. As you contemplate the greatness of Albert Pujols, don't measure him just by the three MVP awards he's won. ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Three Strikes -- Mailbag edition
Jayson StarkHere's a confession I'm not proud of. I'm 8,800 e-mails behind in my uselessinfodept@yahoo.com inbox alone. And it sure isn't because I don't try. I'...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comCries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Three Strikes -- Cy Young edition
Jayson StarkStrike One -- Last Shall Be First Dept. Greinke Zack Greinke won a Cy Young Award Tuesday. Excellent choice. And the correct choice. It even to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Four remain pride of the Yankees
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe old faces of the Yankees -- Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte -- connect the last title team with the one that was crowned after knocking off the Phillies in six games.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Damon steals the show in Game 4
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comTwo stolen bases on one pitch. Johnny Damon's ninth-inning feat might end up as the defining moment of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Phillies have 'game plan' against Rivera
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFacing Mariano Rivera is usually a helpless situation for most hitters, but Jimmy Rollins says the Phillies may now know the key to the closers' success.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Burnett takes over a starring role
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA.J. Burnett emerged from CC Sabathia's shadow, avoided the problems that always seem to find him and pitched a gem on a night the Yankees desperately needed it to even the World Series at one win apiece.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Lee takes over Yankee Stadium
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comNo opposing pitcher had held the Yankees to no earned runs over nine innings at the new Yankee Stadium, until Phillies lefty Cliff Lee did it with a Game 1 masterpiece.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Phillies are thinking big, really big
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWinning back-to-back titles would be wonderful, but the Phillies believe this is just the beginning.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009Rewriting history, one series at a time
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA title in 2008 wasn't enough. Not for these Phillies, anyway. Philadelphia finished off the L.A. Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS to return to the World Series for the second straight year.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009NLCS: Lidge second to Mo
Jayson Stark...game of his career Thursday. Only one reliever in history has saved more in the postseason -- Mariano Rivera, of course (35). Lidge was tied for second with Dennis Eckersley before Game 1. • ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009Start spreadin' the news …
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, 2009MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Three Strikes: Battles for best of the '00s
Jayson Stark...252 WORST SLUG* -- Brad Ausmus .327 WORST OPS* -- Cesar Izturis .627 WINS -- Andy Pettitte 148 SAVES -- Mariano Rivera 397 ERA** -- Pedro Martinez 3.00 COMPLETE GAMES -- Roy Halladay 46 SHUTOUTS -- Roy Halladay 13 STRIKEOUTS...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009
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