The 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, 2008So many key players on the shelf
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWith more than 100 players, including J.J. Putz and Curtis Granderson, already on the disabled list, which early injuries have had the biggest impact on the season so far?
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008Hampton hoping to make triumphant return to mound
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAfter sitting on the sidelines for 2½ years thanks to injuries, Mike Hampton is back in spring training with a baseball in his hands. And he's loving every minute of it.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008Looking for a major-league job? Stand in line
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comSpring training begins in two weeks, yet around 150 players are still looking for work.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008Don't forget about these remarkable performances
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comNow that No. 756 is in the record books, it's time to focus on some other big feats out there on the horizon.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2007Welcome to Dullsville
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comLooking to add a quality starter for a stretch run? Good luck. Teams in the hunt will have to settle for the likes of Jose Contreras, Steve Trachsel or Joe Kennedy.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007October workload can take a toll on arms
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comNot every pitcher suffers an attack of World Series burnout. But it is a real phenomenon. Just look at the Tigers this season.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007Glavine has been all aces this October
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comDespite their patchwork rotation, the Mets remain confident they can get past the Cardinals, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2006Suppan goes deep -- at the plate and on the mound
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJeff Suppan's rare exploits with the bat and with his arm stuck the Mets with a 2-1 series deficit.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2006Lidle's crash, death defy comprehension
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comCory Lidle's crash and death have put the playoffs in perspective and hit closer to home than anyone could ever imagine.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2006Glavine earns 13th career postseason win
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comLeft-hander Tom Glavine did what aces do, throwing six shutout innings Thursday night in the Mets' 4-1 victory over the Dodgers in Game 2.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2006Top 10 Useless Reader Info Nuggets
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHere they are, your Top 10 Useless Reader Nuggets of the Week.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2006Howard is the real deal
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRyan Howard has a chance to be one of the big-time sluggers of his generation.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006Braves in search of a closer
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWith spring training just around the corner, a few teams still have some holes to fill.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2006Zito, Pudge among those available
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBarry Zito is among those on a very long list of players who aren't untouchable in what could be a hot trade market this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2005
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