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Source: Angels want Matsui to DH

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Angels are in serious discussions with Hideki Matsui about supplanting Vladimir Guerrero as their designated hitter, a source familiar with the Angels' thinking told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Phillies get new third baseman

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Only a physical stands in the way of Placido Polanco becoming the Phillies' next third baseman.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Cries 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, 2009

Hot and cold Chicago-style Sammich Awards

Jayson Stark

Get out the whole-wheat kaisers, grandma. It's time once again to salute the most sandwich-worthy feats of the last week. But first, let's present the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Unassuming Tracy ideal fit for Rockies

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jim Tracy took over a Rockies team in late May that was spiraling out of control. Nearly four months later, he's guided the team to the brink of the postseason.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Sandwich Awards: Back from a little hiatus

Jayson Stark

...here. I'm referring to something much more appetizing -- the return of the ever-popular Generic Sandwich Awards. They were on hiatus for a few weeks, because of trade-deadline and vacation factors beyond my...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Sandwich Awards: Abreu finally gets homer happy

Jayson Stark

If it's 4th of July weekend, we should be serving foot-long hot dogs, not Sandwich Awards. But what the heck. The tradition continues. But before this special holiday presentation of the Sandwich Awards...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Sandwich Awards: Jeter, Griffey make history

Jayson Stark

...the rye bread and order up another mouth-watering tray full of the eagerly awaited Generic Sandwich Awards. But first, it's time for the … Griffey Jeter Munchies Of The Week • One...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Verlander a thoroughly dominant force

Jayson Stark

...be time to bust out the rye bread for another edition of our world-famous Generic Sandwich Awards. But first, whet your appetite with the … Munchies of the Week • Fun couple of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009

If the Nats could trade Strasburg

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Team executives agree about Stephen Strasburg's talent but not about what the Nationals could get if they were allowed to trade the No. 1 pick.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

Sorry, but this slot machine is broken

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The signing of Stephen Strasburg to whatever preposterous bonus he gets as the No. 1 pick should drive baseball toward making changes to the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Generic Sandwich Awards: Lee, Markakis, Uggla

Jayson Stark

...once again to salute the week that was, with the 2009 debut of our fabulous Generic Sandwich Awards: Lee STRIKE ONE -- THE MUNCHIES: Before we get into the, uh, meaty awards this week, chew on...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 24, 2009

Huge health issues to watch closely

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Joe Mauer, Cole Hamels and Alex Rodriguez top the list of players who are on the mend to begin the season.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Three Strikes: Nose tackle at shortstop edition

Jayson Stark

STRIKE ONE -- NOSE TACKLE AT SHORTSTOP DEPT.: I'm sitting in the press box in Lakeland, Fla. I'm looking at the travel roster for the New York Yankees...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 11, 2009

Closer's record deal avoids arbitration

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Red Sox signed closer Jonathan Papelbon to a one-year contract worth $6.25 million.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2009