Jim Caple

Jim Caple

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Jim 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.

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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

Maddon asked plate ump to check Blanton's hat

...Floyd said when asked about the substance. "That's not the reason we lost the game." --Jim Caple A unique Series first (10:26 p.m. ET) Here's another goofy World Series "first...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Long live the spring training notes

Jim Caple, Page 2

When it comes to spring training, it doesn't get any better than the daily notes columns.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008

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

Brewers, Twins ready to surprise

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Our choices for 2006 surprise clubs both play in the heartland and both begin with "M." Check back in October to see how smart we were.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 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

Astros pen another woeful chapter

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Houston Astros, who have endured some tough, tough losses over the years, added another one to the list, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2005

Extra South Side Perception

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Even though the White Sox still need two for the title, Scoop Jackson can't get 'Journey' out of his head.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2005

Konerko's slam could be his last in Chicago

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Paul Konerko's grand slam only increased his already rising value as an offseason free agent.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2005

Guillen never at a loss for words

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen isn't afraid to say what's on his mind, no matter what's on his mind, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005

Sox win pennant! Sox win pennant!

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

In winning the AL pennant, the White Sox pulled off what was very much thought to be impossible: a trip to the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2005