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In baseball, and in politics, the numbers don't lie

Jim Caple, Page 2

Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus turned himself into a political genius this fall.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Cursed if you do … cursed if you don't

Jim Caple, Page 2

Do you really think the players should bear the blame for losing? We all know the managers are at fault.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007

It simply doesn't matter whether Selig shows up

Jim Caple, Page 2

People seem to care whether Bud Selig shows up for Barry Bonds' record-breaking home run. But it really doesn't matter one bit, writes Page 2's Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2007

Power outage can't ruin vibe for McCovey fleet

Jim Caple, Page 2

Page 2's Jim Caple braves the flotsam and jetsam of McCovey Cove amid the eccentric flotilla at the Home Run Derby.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2007

There's still strength in numbers

Jim Caple, Page 2

Just because so many players are achieving career milestones doesn't mean they have any less value.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007

The most beloved players in the past 20 years

Jim Caple, Page 2

Ken 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, 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

Exclusive tidbits from spring training

Jim Caple, Page 2

Page 2's Jim Caple provides the inside scoop on news and notes from around the major leagues this spring.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2007

Time to kill the winter meetings

Jim Caple, Page 2

It's time to kill baseball's winter meetings. They've outlived their purpose, and everyone hates them anyway.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2006

Go to Hall, Mark McGwire

Jim Caple, Page 2

Like it or not, Mark McGwire's Hall of Fame candidacy deserves to be judged by the same standards as previous generations, Jim Caple writes.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2006

Midwest is home to the best

Jim Caple, Page 2

Justin Morneau winning the AL MVP is just further proof that the Midwest is the best coast in baseball, far better than the East or West.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2006

Rules of cork popping

Jim Caple, Page 2

With all the playoff-clinching champagne flowing in clubhouses these days, Jim Caple thinks we need some celebration rules.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2006

Keep the owners out of the Hall

Jim Caple, Page 2

If you've owned a baseball team, you're eligible for the Hall of Fame -- just don't expect to get Jim Caple's support.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2006