Rewriting history, one series at a time
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA title in 2008 wasn't enough. Not for these Phillies, anyway. Philadelphia finished off the L.A. Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS to return to the World Series for the second straight year.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Best (and worst) of the playoff rotations
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf the road to a World Series title is paved with starting pitching, which teams are in the best shape to make a run in October?
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009It's a weak class of free-agent starters
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe offseason free-agent starting pitching market will soon be filled with a lot of low-impact names.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Three Strikes: Piracy edition
Jayson Stark...of these five noted league-switchers this year: Contreras Lee Cliff Lee, John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Vicente Padilla and Jose Contreras had a combined record of 29-42 as American Leaguers this year. Since...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009
Dodgers sign Padilla
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWith 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, 2009Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHere'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, 2009Disabled-list conspiracy theories
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhen 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, 2009Sizing up A-Rod's 'historic' contract
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHow "historic" a player is Alex Rodriguez now? The Yankees could determine that in the money they'll pay him in the future.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009Mauer's absence a huge test for Twins
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAs they always do, the Twins deal with adversity well. But the uncertainty of when Joe Mauer will return will test their resiliency.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009Buy or sell? Highlighting four teams still on the fence
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comTo buy or sell? Jayson Stark looks at four teams that could decide to go one way or the other in the final week before the trade deadline.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 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, 2008Santana, Cabrera and more Opryland excitement
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWill Santana or Cabrera get traded? Which free agents will sign? Here are the biggest plot lines heading into the winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2007Trading a superstar isn't the easiest thing to do
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWe asked readers to play general manager and make trade proposals. Here's a rundown of their most intriguing suggestions.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007Awards, milestones, amazing feats and more
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual season-ending awards and much more.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007Ordonez, Holliday banging out the hits
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual midseason awards.
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