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Old men on a mission in WS Game 6

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Manuel definitely made the right call

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Charlie Manuel's decision not to start Cliff Lee on three days' rest in will draw plenty of scrutiny, but the choice was the right one.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

A-Rod finally reaches the biggest stage

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

In this his sixth season with the Yankees, Alex Rodriguez has finally reached the ultimate stage -- the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Yankees miss chance to close out series

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

While the Yankees had their opportunity to close out the Angels in Game 5, the ALCS being extended to a sixth game is a good thing for the sport.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Girardi simply manages to overmanage

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The many pitching changes. The many visits to the mound. Joe Girardi might have finally been a detriment to the Yankees in their loss in Game 3 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Hairston makes most of his opportunity

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

In the first postseason game of his career, Jerry Hairston Jr. came off the bench to spark the Yankees to a 13th-inning victory in Game 2 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Angels put up a stinker in ALCS opener

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

From dropped pop-ups to errant throws, the Angels played a horrible game in falling to the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Three cheers for Chipper Jones and his pursuit of .400

Jim Caple, Page 2

In an era when home run totals have become insignificant, it's wonderful to see Chipper Jones chasing a number that still matters.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

Seattle's soothing baseball voice headed to Cooperstown

Jim Caple, Page 2

A beloved broadcaster is like a member of your family. And Jim Caple's ecstatic that his favorite is headed to Cooperstown.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008

Griffey's reception in Seattle? Refreshing

Jim Caple, Page 2

Mariners fans cheered Ken Griffey Jr. all weekend long in his return to Seattle -- and that's the way it should be, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

Beane manages to sustain his 'genius' label

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

A "genius" label is difficult to sustain in baseball, but A's GM Billy Beane manages to remain on top of the sport's Mensa list, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006

The San Francisco Geezers

Jim Caple, Page 2

After watching guys like Moyer, Maddux and Clemens perform so well, the San Francisco Giants have decided to add some more old-timers.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2006

A card fan's dream come true

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple got to visit the Topps baseball card company's headquarters in Manhattan -- what secret treasures did he find inside?

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2006

To boo, or not to boo?

Jim Caple, Page 2

Were Red Sox fans right to boo Johnny Damon? Well, take a look at Jim Caple's rules on booing and see for yourself.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2006

Spring training news and notes

Jim Caple, Page 2

From the Boss to the Rocket, Jim Caple has a few notes from spring training that you might have missed.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2006