End of the domed era in Minnesota
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe Twins and their fans won't miss the Metrodome itself, but they will miss the many wonderful memories left behind.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Spoiling some old baseball cards
Jim Caple, Page 2Diving into an unopened box of baseball cards taught Jim Caple life isn't as fun when you already know the ending.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009For Twins fans, he's Mr. Minnesota
Jim Caple, ESPN.comJoe Mauer has become the American League's best player, and Twins fans can't picture their home-state hero in any other uniform.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009What do fans get with new ballparks? Chance to spend even more money
Jim Caple, ESPN.comSure, 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, 2008More magic for Boston: Best year ever for one city?
Jim Caple, Page 2With the Celtics following the success of the Red Sox and Patriots, Jim Caple wonders if this is the best year ever for one city.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2008Vizquel is baseball's forgotten iron man
Jim Caple, Page 2This may be the last season for future Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel, so catch him while you can.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008Following the Susquehanna: Ripken central
Jim Caple, Page 2In Part 5 of his Susquehanna River road trip, Jim Caple reaches the end of the river -- and where it all began for Cal Ripken Jr.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2007Following the Susquehanna: A refreshing return to Little League
Jim Caple, Page 2In Part 2 of his Susquehanna River road trip, Jim Caple takes a break from the big leagues and finds an inspiring group of youngsters at the Pennsylvania state Little League tournament.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2007From Cooperstown to Havre de Grace: Following the Susquehanna
Jim Caple, Page 2In his annual road trip, Jim follows the Susquehanna River from Cooperstown to Cal Ripken's birthplace in Havre de Grace, Md.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2007Russia, Ramblings, Responses and Resources
Jim Caple, ESPN.comJim Caple offers his insights and answers reader travel questions
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007The most beloved players in the past 20 years
Jim Caple, Page 2Ken Griffey Jr. is receiving a hero's welcome in Seattle this weekend. Here are 12 other players from the past two decades equally as adored.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2007Into the Summer of Glove
Jim Caple, Page 2Technically, it's still spring, but that isn't stopping Jim Caple from planning his Summer of Glove tour.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007In baseball, age is just a number
Jim Caple, Page 2After spending a few days in San Francisco, Jim Caple discovered that elder statesmen are alive and well in baseball.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2007Caple: Baseball's Great Dates of 2007
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe best tilts and road trips in all of baseball
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2007Baseball, always my valentine
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple has a valentine ode to baseball for filling his life with endless joy and stubborn, continual hope.
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