14 Results for jimmy rollins

Five thoughts from the Fall Classic

Peter Gammons

Five things for an afternoon that leads into Game 2 of the World Series: 1. Chase Utley never fails to amaze. His fire, his modesty, his comfort play...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Phillies appear primed to repeat as champs

Peter Gammons

...hit .300 after Aug. 1. They are an intrepid, swashbuckling team fueled by the personalities of Jimmy Rollins and Victorino. They relished beating up on the Mets in the spotlight, they have played on...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Phillies' comeback all about people, J-Roll

Peter Gammons

...to Stairs. The whole bullpen started jumping around, and somehow they knew it would get to Jimmy Rollins. Then Broxton hit Carlos Ruiz and jammed Greg Dobbs, and with two outs the game came...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009

The road to success begins with youth

Peter Gammons, ESPN

Developing and leaning on young players is a sound philosophy for a successful organization.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Phillies comfortable in role as defending champs

Peter Gammons

...are few teams in the past few years who play with more passion or more joy. Jimmy Rollins, like Dustin Pedroia, is human Red Bull, on fire 24/7. Same for Shane Victorino. And...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2009

2009 will celebrate the young player

Peter Gammons

...were key elements in a Boston team that won 95 games in 2008. You could put Jimmy Rollins on Dustin Pedroia's shoulders and they might not be taller than British actor Neil Fingleton...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 03, 2009

Hunter giving the gift of education

Peter Gammons

LAS VEGAS -- Torii Hunter has never forgotten about drive-by shootings in the seventh grade, or the gang life, or when his father stole his signing b...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Defense makes a difference

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While hitting and pitching have the same impact, this season has shown the importance of defense, writes Peter Gammons.

ESPN Insider Story | October 09, 2005

Contenders' highs and lows

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Every team bidding for a spot in the postseason has good parts and bad parts.

ESPN Insider Story | September 11, 2005

What baseball needs: The best

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Ichiro chasing .400, more Red Sox-Yankees drama ... baseball will survive the steroid mess by being baseball.

Story | April 02, 2005

Braves' long reign could be over

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

John Schuerholz faces perhaps his biggest challenge trying to squeeze another postseason out of the Braves.

Story | February 08, 2004

Nomar healthy, Manny ready

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Nomar Garciaparra seems healthy and Manny Ramirez motivated in Red Sox camp.

Story | March 23, 2003

NL filled with uncertainty

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Change was a common theme for most NL teams this offseason. Now, who are the contenders?

Story | February 08, 2003

Phillies could be big spenders

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Peter Gammons checks in with news and notes, and reports the Phils are interested in Jim Thome and Tom Glavine.

Story | November 02, 2002