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Jim CapleChats | E-mail | Page 2Jim Caple is a senior writer at ESPN.com, with his weekly baseball column "Off Base" for Page 2 among his contributions. Before coming to ESPN, Jim worked in Minneapolis and Seattle. His first book, "The Devil Wears Pinstripes," can also be ordered through his Web site, jimcaple.net. |
In baseball, it's all about talent ... or is it about chemistry?
Jim Caple, Page 2Some say winning cures all clubhouse problems. Some say all is forgotten once you step between the lines. Is chemistry even important in baseball?
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009It simply doesn't matter whether Selig shows up
Jim Caple, Page 2People 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, 2007Go to Hall, Mark McGwire
Jim Caple, Page 2Like 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, 2006Midwest is home to the best
Jim Caple, Page 2Justin 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, 2006The MLB Misery Index
Jim Caple, Page 2Which baseball fans have suffered the most? Page 2 updates its MLB Misery Index with a new team at No. 1.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2006The MLB Misery Index
Jim Caple, Page 2Which 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, 2005Head West for best stories
Eric Neel, Page 2The East had its run. But it's all played out. Baseball's best stories this season are out West, says Eric Neel.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2005Freewheeling Giants excel without Bonds
Jim Caple, ESPN.comBarry Bonds was out of the lineup, but the Giants showed they're no pushovers, writes Jim Caple.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2005Hope springs eternal in March
Jim Caple, Page 2Steroids or no steroids, spring training never changes because everyone thinks they're going to win it all.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2005Sanford and steroids
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple unearthed a lost episode of "Sanford and Son" that reveals Fred was ahead of his time.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2005News, notes and Barry's heads
Jim Caple, Page 2What are the Red Sox saying now about A-Rod? Why is Bonds out? And the latest on Anna Benson!
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2005Cards' offense relentless
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe Cardinals' vaunted lineup came out swinging -- hitting five homers -- in their Game 1 rout, writes Jim Caple.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2004October-West weekend
Jim Caple, ESPN.comSome possible weekend scenarios that will determine how will the West(s) and a batting record will be won.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2004Talkin' some baseball
Jim Caple, Eric Neel & David Schoenfield, Page 2We're talkin' about Bonds (do teams walk him too much?), NL playoff races, Red Sox-Yankees, Ichiro and Johan the Great.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2004California dreamin'
Jim Caple, ESPN.comWith all five teams in playoff contention and no hurricanes in sight, California is baseball heaven this fall.
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