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Familiar faces still chasing their dreams

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Though they never received the official paperwork in the mail, several veterans are in camps after getting "invited" to spring training.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Three Strikes: Yank-free October

Jayson Stark

...season that didn't include a visit to the major league postseason. Never. While men like Mike Sweeney and Damion Easley were playing in zero postseasons, Rivera played in 13 in a row. Posada...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2009

Many ways for Series to become Super

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Explaining the many ways baseball can learn to better market the World Series in the same way the NFL expertly markets the Super Bowl.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

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

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

Deadline abstinence a smart decision?

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The big question following the non-waiver trade deadline is how not making moves will affect some teams down the stretch.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2007

Teixeira heads early deadline shopping list

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With the trade deadline a little more than a month away, Jayson Stark takes an early look at how the shopping list is taking shape.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2007

All the makings of one huge Mannyfest

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Due to a weak free-agent class, many trades could be made at the winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005

The trades that just fell flat

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark details five trades that were talked about, but never completed in the month of August.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 01, 2005

Palmeiro clears waivers

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

We're not sure who wants any part of him -- other than Congress. But Rafael Palmeiro cleared waivers Friday, according to sources.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2005

GMs unsure about deadline date

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Even GMs are unsure whether the trade deadline date should be moved, Jayson Stark writes in Rumblings & Grumblings.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 10, 2005

No end to American League's dominance

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The National League hasn't won an All-Star Game since 1996. Yes, it's indeed been a long drought for the Senior Circuit.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2005

Trade deadline Rumblings

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

There is no Carlos Beltran in this summer's trade market. Jayson Stark says the biggest name might be Tom Glavine.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 22, 2005

Buddy system working for Royals

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If the first three weeks of his tenure as Royals manager are any indication, Buddy Bell is John McGraw reincarnate.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2005

Hudson highlights trade possibilities

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Sammy Sosa and Tim Hudson head the list of players who could get traded at the winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2004