113 Results for ken griffey jr

The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer

Jim Caple, Page 2

Can 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, 2009

The greatest competition ever

Jim Caple, Page 2

A few weeks after the Steelers and Vikings played in Super Bowl IX, they competed in an even more memorable event.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

It's time to adopt a team, everyone

Jim Caple, Page 2

Is 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, 2009

An emotional day for a Seattle favorite

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Ken 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, 2009

Enjoy Ken Griffey Jr. while you still can

Jim Caple, Page 2

Ken Griffey Jr. might be playing his final games as a major leaguer. Enjoy it while you can.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Reasons to watch the noncontenders

Jim Caple, Page 2

Baseball's playoff races may be anticlimactic, but there are still many reasons to watch the noncontenders.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

The definitive Derek Jeter movie

Jim Caple, Page 2

As 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, 2009

Ichiro has mastered the short game

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Ichiro 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, 2009

The painful possibility of going cupless

Jim Caple, Page 2

After 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, 2009

The Ken Griffey Jr. card speaks

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple hands off his column to the epitome of the collecting boom and bust: the Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Spoiling some old baseball cards

Jim Caple, Page 2

Diving 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, 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

Caple: Lost ballparks and old landmarks

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Visiting old or out-of-the-way hardball sites can be a rewarding experience.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Risky business: Strasburg no sure thing

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Pitcher 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, 2009

The Big Unit and the mullet that roared

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple takes a look back at Randy Johnson's career, from exploding birds to trendsetting hairstyles.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009