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

Indians to harness their animal instincts

Jim Caple, Page 2

First the midges, now the seagulls. Jim Caple found out that's just the beginning of the wildlife at Jacobs Field.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Spring Training Blog: March 28

LINCECUM LOOKS SHARP IN TUNEUP (10:55 p.m. ET) Tim Lincecum got in some work on the mound in a minor league warmup against the Los Angeles Angels. ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 28, 2009

Pedroia, Youkilis finish off Tribe

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Even when you finally shut down David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, there are other batters who can make a pitcher want to break into a cold sweat.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2007

Byrd offers very few answers on his use of HGH

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Perhaps it's for the best that the Indians lost, in that Paul Byrd's being tied to HGH use would've gained in intensity had Cleveland advanced to the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2007

Any momentum Cleveland had appears long gone

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Cleveland enters Sunday night's Game 7 looking absolutely overwhelmed and overmatched by the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2007

An attraction unlike any other

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

With Manny Ramirez, you have to take the good with the bad -- and his teammates know that.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2007

Extra off days are not good for baseball

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The extra off days strain the attention of casual fans and disrupt the rhythm of the players -- batters and pitchers alike.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007

After a day off, Boston turns to Beckett

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Red Sox have two things going for them: an off day and their ace in Game 5.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007

Third stint the charm for Lofton?

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Kenny Lofton has made his mark this series, with his biggest hit coming in Game 3.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007

This Byrd flies old school

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Indians right-hander Paul Byrd has extended his career and earned millions since he changed his delivery five years ago.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007

Boston's bullpen implodes in seven-run 11th inning

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Cleveland's bullpen never flinched, while Boston's collapsed in a heap under the weight of a seven-run 11th inning.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2007

Indians getting much less than Sabathia's best

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

C.C. Sabathia's postseason struggles continued into the ALCS, and the Indians will need Sabathia's best if they have any hope of overcoming the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 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