Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBelieve it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Philadelphia finally gets another title
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comPhiladelphia had spent the past 25 years watching other cities celebrate titles … until the Phillies dismissed the Rays in five games to win the franchise's second World Series title, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008New group of Phillies put stamp on franchise
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAfter years of hearing about the exploits of other Phillies teams and players, a new group in Philadelphia placed its stamp on the franchise by delivering the organization's first World Series berth since 1993 with a 5-1 victory in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Dodgers.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008Rays again take control of wild division
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Rays and Red Sox have reversed roles in a division that hasn't made much sense all season long, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008One month … and 10 key questions
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWill the Angels lose their mojo? Can the Rockies do it again? Jayson Stark answers those questions and more with exactly one month left.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008Paying Manny $100M would set a dangerous precedent
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf Manny Ramirez gets the $100 million or so he'll be looking to sign for this offseason, it could be a hazardous signal for the game going forward.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008Stark Market: Rockies undecided about Fuentes
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comStuck in the mediocre NL West, the Rockies don't know whether they're buyers or sellers, meaning they're undecided about moving Brian Fuentes.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008This All-Star Game almost didn't count
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhat started as a tribute to Yankee Stadium came close to ending as baseball's worst nightmare -- another All-Star tie.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008By passing on Derby, A-Rod comes up very small
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium without a Bronx Bomber involved? Yes. And you can thank Alex Rodriguez for that.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008Honoring the very best (and worst) of the first half
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual midseason awards.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008Sources: MLB hopes to have replay system set before season's end
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comMajor League Baseball is attempting to institute instant replay on home run calls before the end of this season, according to two sources familiar with those discussions. In order to do that, MLB needs to settle on a system that would satisfy all parties.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008The life of a manager can be a whirlwind
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comConsidered a genius one day, thought of as dumb the next -- such is the life of many of today's big league managers.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008What if Clemens had taken a different approach?
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHis reputation tarnished, Roger Clemens would have encountered more understanding and forgiveness if he'd taken the same approach as Andy Pettitte.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008Identifying the most feared hitter in the bigs
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Albert Pujols to Vladimir Guerrero to Manny Ramirez, all 30 big league managers weigh in on who they believe is the most feared hitter in baseball.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Some players are for real, and others are imposters
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Justin Upton to Nate McLouth, several players are off to surprisingly hot starts. Which players are for real, and which ones are not?
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