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Draft in desperate need of repair

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The money doled out to Stephen Strasburg and others is evidence that the current baseball drafting system needs a major overhaul.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Here's the multimillion-dollar question: Will Stephen Strasburg -- the No. 1 pick in the June draft -- sign with the Washington Nationals? We'll soon find out.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 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

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

Weiner 'uniquely qualified' to lead union

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Michael Weiner is lauded for his professionalism, but the likely soon-to-be-elected union chief isn't expected to have a huge impact on the future dealings between the players and owners.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Sandwich Awards: Jeter, Griffey make history

Jayson Stark

It's that time again: It's time to line up at the deli counter, check out the rye bread and order up another mouth-watering tray full of the eagerly a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 26, 2009

'Most likely to get traded' nominees

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Who are the sellers most likely to sell? Here are the top candidates buyers should include on their trade-deadline shopping list.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 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

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

It's been an offseason like never before

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While this offseason might be called the strangest one in modern baseball history, it certainly can't be labeled an accident.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Sources: Sox's deadline doesn't exist

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Friday morning deadline for Jason Varitek to accept the Boston Red Sox's "final" contract offer doesn't actually exist, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Source: Dodgers contact Dunn

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Apparently, the Dodgers aren't going to sit around all winter, waiting for Manny Ramirez to beg to come back. They now have Adam Dunn on their shopping list.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2008

Peavy trade talks over

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It appears Jake Peavy won't be joining the Chicago Cubs.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

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