The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer
Jim Caple, Page 2Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009The greatest competition ever
Jim Caple, Page 2A few weeks after the Steelers and Vikings played in Super Bowl IX, they competed in an even more memorable event.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009It's time to adopt a team, everyone
Jim Caple, Page 2Is your favorite baseball team not in the playoffs? Here's a handy guide on who you should root for in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009An emotional day for a Seattle favorite
Jim Caple, ESPN.comKen Griffey Jr. got a standing ovation from the Safeco Field crowd on the final day of the regular season, in what could've been his last game as a major leaguer.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009Enjoy Ken Griffey Jr. while you still can
Jim Caple, Page 2Ken Griffey Jr. might be playing his final games as a major leaguer. Enjoy it while you can.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Reasons to watch the noncontenders
Jim Caple, Page 2Baseball's playoff races may be anticlimactic, but there are still many reasons to watch the noncontenders.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009The definitive Derek Jeter movie
Jim Caple, Page 2As he nears Lou Gehrig's Yankees hits record, Derek Jeter's life story is headed to the big screen. Here's a sneak peek at the script.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009Ichiro has mastered the short game
Jim Caple, ESPN.comIchiro Suzuki has far more infield singles than homers among his 2,000 hits, but his unique hitting style will someday land him in Cooperstown.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009The painful possibility of going cupless
Jim Caple, Page 2After watching Adrian Beltre's demise, Jim Caple tries to figure out why so many Major Leaguers don't wear a cup.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009The Ken Griffey Jr. card speaks
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple hands off his column to the epitome of the collecting boom and bust: the Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009Spoiling some old baseball cards
Jim Caple, Page 2Diving into an unopened box of baseball cards taught Jim Caple life isn't as fun when you already know the ending.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009Indians to harness their animal instincts
Jim Caple, Page 2First the midges, now the seagulls. Jim Caple found out that's just the beginning of the wildlife at Jacobs Field.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009Caple: Lost ballparks and old landmarks
Jim Caple, ESPN.comVisiting old or out-of-the-way hardball sites can be a rewarding experience.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Risky business: Strasburg no sure thing
Jim Caple, ESPN.comPitcher Stephen Strasburg will be the No. 1 choice in the baseball draft, but history suggests he's a long shot to make it big.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009The Big Unit and the mullet that roared
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple takes a look back at Randy Johnson's career, from exploding birds to trendsetting hairstyles.
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