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What everyone is talking about in baseball: Watercooler talk from ESPN.com contributors.

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Schilling needs to suck it up

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple looks inside Don Zimmer's brain and founds out Zim has some advice for Curt Schilling.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2004

Escaping through Rez Ball

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple experiences first hand the importance of sports among Native Americans.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2004

Price could play a key role in resumption of Game 5

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Rays manager Joe Maddon has a powerful weapon available in rookie left-hander David Price.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Rays must recover, or Game 7 could be their worst nightmare

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

After losing two straight games, can the Rays recover in Game 7 against the Red Sox and avoid a nightmare of a finish to their season?

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Rays fail to take advantage of opportunities in ALCS opener

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Rays had several chances, but they failed to get the big hit in falling to the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Derek Jeter's got plenty going on this October

Jim Caple, Page 2

For the first time in his career, Derek Jeter's not playing in the postseason. But he's still got big plans for this month.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Rays ride 'attitude' adjustment to top of AL East

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

After 10 years of futility, the Rays closed out a remarkable regular season by finishing in first place in the AL East and reaching the postseason for the first time.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

America's 100 most important sports venues

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple ranks America's 100 most important sports venues.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Putting the ultimate Golden Ticket to astonishing usage

Jim Caple, Page 2

As the owner of the Golden Ticket -- a media pass -- Jim decided to see how many Olympic events he could attend in one day.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008

Tiebreaker rule or no tiebreaker rule? Depends on who you ask

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

There was a baseball extra-innings controversy, and MLB commissioner Bud Selig wasn't involved. Jim Caple checks in from the Olympic tourney.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

Theatrics, gymnastics and that guy Phelps highlight Week 1

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

We're a week into the Beijing Games, and we're taking stock. Jim Caple reviews Week 1 and previews what lies ahead.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

The most overrated position in sports

Jim Caple, Page 2

From K-Rod to Mariano to Joe Nathan, many closers are having dominating seasons. Jim Caple isn't impressed.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008

What do fans get with new ballparks? Chance to spend even more money

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Sure, the billions of dollars spent on luxury stadiums and retro-ballparks have afforded us an entirely new and amazing baseball experience, but mostly you get constant opportunities to spend even more money.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

How should you say "You're fired"?

Jim Caple, Page 2

In the wake of Willie Randolph's dismissal, Jim Caple consults his copy of Miss Manners to see how you should and shouldn't fire someone.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

Three cheers for Chipper Jones and his pursuit of .400

Jim Caple, Page 2

In an era when home run totals have become insignificant, it's wonderful to see Chipper Jones chasing a number that still matters.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008