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What does history say about the Rays' future?

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

What does history say about the Rays' future? We found 11 similar teams to compare them with.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Sorry, dudes: Guys you didn't want on your fantasy team

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

The Nine-Inning Holiday Trivia Quiz

Jim Baker, Page 2

Jim Baker brings us nine innings-worth of things we all love: The holidays, baseball and trivia.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007

Marketing gimmick? Cubs say no

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

The White Sox will be starting night games at 7:11 to appease a sponsor? Jim Baker has the report on the Cubs' response.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2006

The best and worst at No. 1

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Which No. 1 overall picks have done the best, and worst, over the last 25 years -- the NFL's, the NBA's, or MLB's? Jim Baker takes a look back.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006

Rocket retirement right resolution

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

In deciding to retire, Roger Clemens has done what few other great pitchers did -- go out on top.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2003

The real postseason losers

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

A team that loses in the playoffs to the eventual World Series champion can feel far better than a team that didn't.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2003

Beckett rises to occasion

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Josh Beckett's performance with his team facing elimination stacks up as one of the greatest in history.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2003

Why would Ruth curse Boston anyway?

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

What's the most memorable moment in LCS history? Gotta be Sammy Sosa or Mike Lowell in Game 1.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2003

The lucky or unlucky 13?

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

From Pat Burrell to the Marlins to Javy Lopez, the 2003 season was filled with plenty of intrigue.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2003

Phils have a Brave ending

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

The matchups (and mis-matchups) of the week, including a season-ending battle between NL East rivals.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2003

Projecting greatness for the Class of 2003

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Dontrelle Willis could very well be the top rookie of 2003. But who is "Most Likely to Succeed" 15 years from now?

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2003

Projecting greatness for the Class of 2003

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Dontrelle Willis could very well be the top rookie of 2003. But who is "Most Likely to Succeed" 15 years from now?

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2003

Baker's Dozen: The week in preview

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

There's the best (Cards-Giants), slugging slugfest (Red Sox-Blue Jays) and worst non-Detroit (Pirates-Brewers) matchups of the week.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2003

Baker's Dozen: The week in preview

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

There's the best (Dodgers-Giants), old school (Tigers-Red Sox) and lost star (A's-Rangers) matchups of the week.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2003