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.

21 Results for jim caple

Can we replace Gold Gloves?

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

In 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, 2009

Umpiring 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, 2009

Wednesday 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, 2009

Introducing ... 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, 2009

Thursday 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, 2009

Friday Filberts

Rob Neyer

...one lousy profane baseball. • I guess this is old news now, but last week Jim Caple and I wrote about the movies. • And speaking of the movies, Gwyneth Paltrow really...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009

Why credit Cora with a homer?

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

What's on readers' minds? Torii Hunter playing for "minimum wage," Alex Rios' misplay and much more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006

Questioning Braves' decisions

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Braves have several unknowns on their team while Cody McKay finds his way onto the Cardinals' roster.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2004

No Rivera in Game 4? Inexcusable

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Pardon Jack McKeon for lifting Carl Pavano in Game 4, but not Joe Torre for sitting Mariano Rivera.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2003

In choosing Estes, Baker goes with gut

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

With 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, 2003

Lansdowne winner: Fenway beats Yankee Stadium

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

When it comes to the enjoying the ballpark experience, "The House That Ruth Built" isn't in the same league.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2003

Chatting well into the night

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

With trades and non-trades to be scrutinized, two old pals give their thoughts on all of the latest news.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2003

Lansdowne winner: Fenway beats Yankee Stadium

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

When it comes to the enjoying the ballpark experience, "The House That Ruth Built" isn't in the same league.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2003

Dipping into the mailbag

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Could 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, 2003

Neyer vs. Caple: MLB in Portland?

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Rob 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, 2003