7 Results for bob melvin

Managers stressing communication

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Team-building exercises and strong communication have become much more prevalent in today's game.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

Owings can hit any day of the week

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Arizona right-hander Micah Owings is not just a pitcher who can hit. He's a slugger who can pitch.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

Defense takes a back seat in today's game

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The stories of defensive inadequacy are way too familiar in today's game, as high-powered offenses continue to rule the sport.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2007

D-Backs, Tribe could spell doom for contenders

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The Diamondbacks and Indians are the two teams who could be major spoilers over the final two-plus weeks of the season.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2006

Gomes has some serious strength

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

These five players are off to good starts, which might be a sign of things to come.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2006

From 'Triple-A' team to contender in one season

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The D-Backs lost 111 games last season, but good health, a weakened division and key additions have turned them contenders, Tim Kurkjian says.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2005

Can Sabathia and Co. drive Brewers past Phillies?

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The top five questions heading into the division series between the Brewers and the Phillies.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008