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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

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: 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

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

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

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

Source: Rockies sign RHP Street

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Rockies have signed reliever Huston Street to a one-year, $4.5 million contract to avoid arbitration. The deal also includes all-star and award bonuses.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009

Arbitration madness about to begin

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Some big names -- Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Prince Fielder, Jonathan Papelbon -- are about to make this the wildest arbitration class ever.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Rice takes final swing at Hall of Fame

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A first-timer, a last-timer and six others are worthy of enshrinement in Cooperstown.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009

After further review, why stop with HR calls?

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Instant replay is now officially in effect, but why stop with just home run calls? Check out other calls on which replay should be used in the future.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

Buy or sell? Highlighting four teams still on the fence

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

To buy or sell? Jayson Stark looks at four teams that could decide to go one way or the other in the final week before the trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008

By passing on Derby, A-Rod comes up very small

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium without a Bronx Bomber involved? Yes. And you can thank Alex Rodriguez for that.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008

Identifying more young players who could cash in

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

MLB's hottest new trend -- signing young players to long-term contracts -- could include a few more names in the coming months if teams decide to pony up the money.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008