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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. |
The untold tales of the winter meetings
Jim Caple, Page 2We've heard lots of news from the MLB winter meetings, but here are some ultra-secret scoops.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009The greatest competition ever
Jim Caple, Page 2A few weeks after the Steelers and Vikings played in Super Bowl IX, they competed in an even more memorable event.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009MLB must change postseason schedule
Jim Caple, Page 2Sick of all these off days during the baseball postseason? It's only going to get worse.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009It's time to adopt a team, everyone
Jim Caple, Page 2Is your favorite baseball team not in the playoffs? Here's a handy guide on who you should root for in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Catching up with the Baseball Boogie
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple talks to Orel Hershiser about one of the lingering problems in sports -- team-made videos from the '80s.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Enough with the Red Sox and Yankees, it's time for a West Coast bias
Jim Caple, Page 2From Seattle to the Bay Area to L.A., Jim Caple says it's time for a West Coast bias in baseball.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009In 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, 2009Sports salaries shouldn't anger us, even in bad economy
Jim Caple, Page 2Does the bad economy have you more lathered up than usual about salaries for sports figures? Jim Caple says you shouldn't be so angry.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009Check out juicy excerpts from Torre's other five books
Jim Caple, Page 2Do you think "The Yankee Years" is controversial? You should check out Joe Torre's other five books.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009SECOND LOOK: ASSESSING K-ROD
Chris Sprow...brings that whole argument about the very concept of what makes a dominant closer into play. Jim Caple recently called the closer by far the most overrated position in all of sports. Writes Caple...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2008Dodgers make Torre's debut a triumphant one
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe Dodgers gave Joe Torre a win in his first game as the team's new manager, and beat up on the rival Giants.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Caple: Twelve for 2008 – Calendar of Must Sees
Jim Caple, ESPN.comA month-by-month calendar of must-see events for the sports tourist.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Cursed if you do … cursed if you don't
Jim Caple, Page 2Do you really think the players should bear the blame for losing? We all know the managers are at fault.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007Caple: Lost Ballparks and Old Landmarks
Jim Caple, ESPN.comVisiting what remains of ballparks that aren't there anymore and other, out-of-the-way hardball landmarks can be a rewarding experience.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007It 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, 2007EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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