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Three Strikes -- Mailbag edition

Jayson Stark

Here's a confession I'm not proud of. I'm 8,800 e-mails behind in my uselessinfodept@yahoo.com inbox alone. And it sure isn't because I don't try. I'...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Dodgers sign Padilla

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With right-hander Hiroki Kuroda's future availability still uncertain, the Dodgers have reversed course and have made Vicente Padilla "a consideration," according to a source who has spoken with Kuroda's agent, Paul Kinzer.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Sources: Smoltz leaning toward Cards

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

John Smoltz is "strongly leaning" toward signing with the Cardinals, two major league sources with direct knowledge of his negotiations told ESPN.com Tuesday night.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Source: Trade talks 'not going well'

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Blue Jays and Phillies continue to talk about a deal that would send Roy Halladay to Philadelphia. But those talks are "not going well," one source with knowledge of the discussions told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Source: Phils' latest offer rebuffed

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Blue Jays have rejected the Phillies' latest offer for Roy Halladay, a source familiar with the two teams' discussions told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2009

Practically un-bee-lievable

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A swarm of bees at Petco Park. A flock of sea gulls at Progressive Field. A Nat with almost as many homers as his team has wins. Yeah, it's been one bizarre first half, for sure.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

Best, worst and weirdest of the first half

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks to MVPs and LVPs to some of the stranger moments on the diamond, we look back at the first half of the 2009 season.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Disabled-list conspiracy theories

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

When struggling pitchers Dontrelle Willis, Oliver Perez and Chien-Ming Wang suddenly landed on the disabled list, it raised more than a few eyebrows around the league.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009

Source: Boras, Colletti restate positions

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Two days after Manny Ramirez rejected the Dodgers' one-year, $25-million contract offer, Ramirez's agent, Scott Boras, talked with Los Angeles general manager Ned Colletti on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009

Hamilton's power display defies explanation

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Josh Hamilton didn't win the Home Run Derby, but his unforgettable power display made him an instant part of Yankee Stadium lore.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Sosa won't return to Texas, seeks team that can offer more playing time

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Sammy Sosa won't be back for a second season in Texas.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008

Time to amend the save stat

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

All saves are not created equal. And some should never have been created at all. It's time to revise the rule.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007

Thome is carrying a big stick

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, it's time for Jayson Stark to start doling out his annual midseason awards.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006

Clemens could make decision in coming weeks

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

He has already un-retired almost as many times as Cher. But Roger Clemens' latest, greatest comeback from retirement appears to be drawing closer. Much closer.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006