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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. |
Can we replace Gold Gloves?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotIn the wake of the latest round of atrocities, Friend of the Blog Rany Jazayerli shows up with a welcome and constructive idea: This annual trashi...
Blog | November 12, 2009Umpiring is better ... but not better enough
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Because there's one big roadblock: Commissioner-for-Life Bud Selig. From a recent piece by Jim Caple: "The more baseball people I talk to, there is a lot of trepidation about it and...
Blog | November 02, 2009Wednesday Wangdoodles
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Wojciechowski thinks it's time for more video review, at least in the postseason. So do Jim Caple and Phil Rogers. So it's just a matter of time, though "matter of time" might...
Blog | October 28, 2009Introducing ... the SweetSpot Network!
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...defense.* * I suppose I'll say more about this later, but in response to those (Jim Caple) who argue for Felix Hernandez over Zack Greinke because Hernandez faced tougher competition ... Well, he didn...
Blog | October 05, 2009Thursday Throneberries
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...you guys visit Page 2 as often as you should ... If not, you simply must see Jim Caple's latest (especially if you don't remember the 1980s, because if you don...
Blog | May 21, 2009Why credit Cora with a homer?
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderWhat's on readers' minds? Torii Hunter playing for "minimum wage," Alex Rios' misplay and much more.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006
Questioning Braves' decisions
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comThe Braves have several unknowns on their team while Cody McKay finds his way onto the Cardinals' roster.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2004No Rivera in Game 4? Inexcusable
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comPardon Jack McKeon for lifting Carl Pavano in Game 4, but not Joe Torre for sitting Mariano Rivera.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2003In choosing Estes, Baker goes with gut
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWith a playoff spot on the line, why would Shawn Estes start a game for the Cubs? Because Dusty Baker says so.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2003Lansdowne winner: Fenway beats Yankee Stadium
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhen it comes to the enjoying the ballpark experience, "The House That Ruth Built" isn't in the same league.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2003Chatting well into the night
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWith trades and non-trades to be scrutinized, two old pals give their thoughts on all of the latest news.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2003Lansdowne winner: Fenway beats Yankee Stadium
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhen it comes to the enjoying the ballpark experience, "The House That Ruth Built" isn't in the same league.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2003Dipping into the mailbag
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comCould baseball thrive in Las Vegas? Is it smart for the Reds to bat Adam Dunn leadoff? Rob responds to user e-mail questions.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2003Neyer vs. Caple: MLB in Portland?
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comRob and Jim Caple renew their discussion/argument. But this one centers on the viability of a major-league team playing in Portland.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2003A disagreement on intentional walks
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comRob gets into an e-mail discussion/argument with colleague Jim Caple concerning intentional walks.
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