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Free agency continues to change MLB

Jim Caple, Page 2

With teams trading their star players earlier and earlier, it's time to fear for the future of Major League Baseball.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Cubs doomed not by curses, but themselves

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Cubs cannot blame goats or black cats or a fan sitting down the left-field line, but instead can blame their 2-0 deficit in the NLDS against the Dodgers on their own extremely poor play, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008

Manny being the man: Ramirez carries Dodgers

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Manny being Manny just means he dominates at the plate, and that's what the Dodgers needed.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Lilly's 'nightmare' outing puts Cubs in 0-2 hole

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Ted Lilly lost his temper and then lost the game as the Cubs sank closer to playoff elimination.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007

Was Piniella saving Zambrano for later? Don't ask

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Did Carlos Zambrano get pulled too early? Was the Cubs' ace being saved for later? Don't ask Lou Piniella.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007

The crystal ball foretells Clemens' season

Jim Caple, Page 2

What's in store for Roger Clemens, once he finally takes the mound for the Yankees? Jim Caple takes a look in his crystal ball.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2007

Enough with the heavy metal closers!

Jim Caple, Page 2

Why do so many closers enter the game to heavy metal? Maybe it's time for a few to switch things up, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2007

Welcome to Generation M

Jim Caple, Page 2

Have you lived through 25 seasons without your team winning a championship? Then you're a member of a very special group.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007

It's the Cubs' year, isn't it?

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

In 2004, the Red Sox ended endless years of misery. Then the White Sox did the same last year. So it must be the Cubs' turn in '06 ... right?

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2006

The MLB Misery Index

Jim Caple, Page 2

Which baseball fans suffer the most misery? Welcome to the Page 2 Misery Ratings, where all franchises are graded from No. 1 to No. 30.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2005

A party even Cubs fans might enjoy

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

After 88 long years, the Chicago drought is finally history, writes Jim Caple. Na-na, Na-na, Na-na, Na-na, Hey, Hey, Hey ... Good-bye.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2005

The MLB Misery Index

Jim Caple, Page 2

Which baseball fans suffer the most misery? Welcome to the Page 2 Misery Ratings, where all franchises are graded from No. 1 to No. 30.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2004

Fans' passion unmatched

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Pudge Rodriguez's one-and-done year with the Marlins shows fans are more loyal to their teams than players.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2004

Voters need to open Hall's doors

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Voters need to include deserving players like Ryne Sandberg when filling out their Hall of Fame ballots.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2003

Remembering a spectacular postseason

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

From terrific games to magical moments, the 2003 playoffs were certainly an enjoyable time.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2003