NL East race being decided by relief pitching
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe difference in the NL East race isn't the Mets' hangover from 2007. It's relief pitching, pure and simple.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008Delgado's contract includes escalator clause worth $4 million
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAs Carlos Delgado elevates his MVP profile, he might also be elevating his 2009 paycheck.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008Santana takes Mets to 'different level'
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHow much of a difference might Johan Santana make this season in the life of the NL East?
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2008Santana gives Mets a real 'dominating' effort in opener
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJohan Santana lived up to the hype and then some in lifting the Mets to a win over the Marlins in his first start in a New York uniform.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Call it a life-changing experience for Phillies
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Phillies pulled off a stunning comeback to win the NL East last season, and the mind-set of the entire team this year has changed because of it.
Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008Mets took one regular -- three under minimum -- to play Tigers
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Mets could be in hot water with the commissioner's office over the traveling squad they took to Lakeland for their spring-training opener Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008Phillies' response to Beltran: 'Let's get it on'
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThere's nothing like spring training for some sun, some baseball and some trash talking to infuse a blooming Phillies-Mets rivalry.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2008Donnelly signs minor league deal with spring training invite
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Indians signed reliever Brendan Donnelly to a minor-league contract, with an invitation to spring training.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008Santana's huge contract could be telling sign for future
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIs Johan Santana's monster contract extension with the Mets a good thing for the competitive balance of baseball? Inquiring minds want to know.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008MLB gives Mets, Santana 2-hour extension for contract
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Mets and Johan Santana's agents continued to negotiate furiously Friday, as a 5 p.m. ET deadline to complete terms of a long-term contract came and went with no immediate resolution.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008Sources: Mets likely won't reach deal with Santana until Friday, if at all
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt appears the Mets' negotiations with the agents for Johan Santana won't be over quickly.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008Mets among teams reportedly still alive in Santana sweepstakes
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJohan Santana trade talks have stalled, but teams are still interested.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2007NL could be in playoff tiebreakers until Thursday
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf you think the National League standings are making you blind, it could easily get worse. Try looking at the tiebreaker scenarios.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007Eight managers on the hot seat
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThere are eight managers whose jobs could be on the line this month. Here's a look at where they all stand.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007And the NL All-Star shortstop is ...
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhich NL shortstop deserves your All-Star ballot? Several, but Jayson Stark separates the best from the rest.
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