Witnessing a renaissance at third base
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe hot corner has never been so hot. We've got some supremely talented third basemen in the game right now.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009A's infielders pointed in right direction
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineAll across the major leagues, teams are preaching defense. The A's are doing so under the direction of infield coach Mike Gallego.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Jones remains familiar face in Atlanta
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineA lot has changed in Atlanta, but not Chipper Jones, who is still with the Braves and has no intention of going anyplace else.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2009Give up? It's not in Smoltz's DNA
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhat keeps John Smoltz coming back for more year after year? His insatiable appetite for competition.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009KAZ MATSUI IS 'NEXT'
Tim KurkjianThe talent surge Kaz represents doesn't stop with baseball, or Japan.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Sheffield deserves to be in Hall of Fame
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhile it's certainly not a no-brainer, Tim Kurkjian believes that having reached the 500 home run mark should make Gary Sheffield a Hall of Famer.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008ALEX RODRIGUEZ IS NEXT
Tim Kurkjian...the field. Off the field, he loves working with kids, reads Gabriel García Márquez, hangs with Cal Ripken and claims Will Hunting as a hero. Like Will, he's a genius. Unlike Will, he...
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008More amazing stories to watch for
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThere's been no shortage of amazing accomplishments over the past week, and it might not end with the Rangers' 30-3 blowout.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007Rockies' improvement tied to better defensive play
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineBy playing far better defense as a team this season, the Rockies have become a real threat in the National League West.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007Gaining an appreciation for the sacrifice fly
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineCarlos Lee is on pace to break the single-season record for sacrifice flies. Who cares? Tim Kurkjian sure does.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2007Perlozzo, MacPhail are just the beginning
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe Orioles are cleaning house with the firing of Sam Perlozzo and the hiring of Andy MacPhail, but more changes are on the way.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2007Ultracompetitive Ripken changed the game
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWith his power, perseverance and presence, Cal Ripken was unlike any shortstop who's ever played the game.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2006No one will approach Ripken's record
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineTen years after Cal Ripken's record-breaking game, Miguel Tejada may be ready to end his own streak. • Jayson Stark
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2005Jones born to play the game
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineChipper Jones has made it look easy on his way to the Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2005There's Jeter ... and then everyone else
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineFrom his all-out play on the field to his positive actions off of it, Derek Jeter stands out as the face of baseball.
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