11 Results for alan embree

Rockies respond to regime change

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Thanks to a 29-13 record under new manager Jim Tracy, the Colorado Rockies open the second half with a renewed sense of purpose.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

Ohman waiting for better '09 offer

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Will Ohman, one of the top relievers left on baseball's free agent market, has major league offers in hand from the Pirates, Marlins and Padres, but plans to continue discussions with three contending teams before making a decision.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

Rundown of winter meetings happenings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Here's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

State of the Rays … division races … players on the move

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Highlighting the biggest overachievers of '08

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several players are performing better than their track records or perceived talent levels might indicate. Jerry Crasnick runs down the list.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008

From unknown to very well-known

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Having been drafted in the 13th round by the Cardinals in 1999, Albert Pujols is among several overlooked picks who accomplished more than anyone could have imagined.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007

Rivera shows that he's human

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

As crazy as it may sound, Mariano Rivera failed to close out a playoff game. And the Red Sox stayed alive because of it.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 18, 2004

Red Sox one big mess

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Red Sox were demolished by the Yankees in Game 3 and now are just waiting for their season to end.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2004

Urbina, Mesa drawing plenty of attention

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The scarcity of starters might prompt several clubs to throw up their hands and go bullpen-shopping instead.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 19, 2004

Wagner might have talked himself out

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Houston says it must re-evaluate its spending, and Billy Wagner and Richard Hidalgo might be casualties.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 27, 2003

Marlins' phenom drawing raves

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Miguel Cabrera of the Marlins might be a newcomer, but scouts have been raving about him for a while.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2003