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Meet digital Lincecum, 2.0

Jim Caple, Page 2

With another Cy Young (and a drug arrest) under his belt, Jim Caple wonders what the future holds for Tim Lincecum's digital self.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Old men on a mission in WS Game 6

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Enough already with all the delays

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

From conferences at the mound to conferences at home plate, the Yankees have a knack for delaying games.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Cameras capture players at all times

Jim Caple, Page 2

Everything a player does these days -- from spitting to picking his nose -- will be captured on YouTube.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

The Ken Griffey Jr. card speaks

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple hands off his column to the epitome of the collecting boom and bust: the Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

President gets ball to plate on the fly

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

President Barack Obama's ceremonial first pitch wasn't as impressive as President Bush's in 2001, but at least he didn't bounce it.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

"Bull Durham 2: Manny Being Crash"

Jim Caple, Page 2

Two decades after "Bull Durham," Crash is managing Nuke Jr. Here comes the mentor … Manny Ramirez.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

The Big Unit and the mullet that roared

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple takes a look back at Randy Johnson's career, from exploding birds to trendsetting hairstyles.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Former All-Star Zimmerman dreams again of majors

Jim Caple, Page 2

Former All-Star Jeff Zimmerman had a one-of-a-kind first trek to the majors. Now he's trying to get back.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Ichiro ties Japanese hit mark with slam

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

With his grand slam Wednesday, Ichiro tied Isao Harimoto for the most big league hits by a Japanese player.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Ichiro, Junior speak the same language

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Although they have two distinctly different styles and personalities, Mariners outfielders Ichiro Suzuki and Ken Griffey Jr. share the same appreciation for the game.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009

Rickey on Rickey's HOF speech

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple imagines the unique acceptance speech Rickey Henderson will deliver in Cooperstown.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

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