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Let's savor these early surprises

Jim Caple, Page 2

Yes, it's only April. The Padres and Pirates probably won't keep it up. But let's enjoy the moment while we can.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

"Becoming Manny" -- Farewell, Boston

Jean Rhodes and Shawn Boburg, Page 2

In an excerpt from the upcoming book "Becoming Manny," we follow Manny Ramirez's departure from Boston.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009

Worst contracts in MLB history

Page 2 staff

Page 2 compiles a list of the worst contracts in major league history. Needless to say, it's a very long list.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2009

We paid them well, but boy did they play bad

David Schoenfield, Page 2

It's been a historic year in baseball, with Yankees, Tigers and Mariners and their bloated payrolls failing to make the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008

Danny Ainge, Neifi Perez, Reggie Jackson ... step on down

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Five MLB teams on the brink?

Rob Neyer and Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Are the Tigers, Rockies, Padres, Mariners and Yankees' postseason hopes dead or alive? That is the question.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

The long road to mental recovery

Jim Caple, Page 2

Whether you're sitting on the couch, or a superstar young pitcher like Felix Hernandez, past injuries are always in the back of your mind.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2007

What better time to discuss superstitions?

Paul Lukas, Special to Page 2

From rally caps to naked batting practice, Uni Watch examines equipment-related superstitions.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2007

MLB's all-overpaid team

David Schoenfield, Page 2

David Schoenfield breaks down which major league millionaires give the least bang for the buck.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007

The most mediocre team money can buy

David Schoenfield, Page 2

Page 2 just stocked its team with nearly $1 billion worth of free agents … and it still stinks?

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2007

Bonds: The home run chart

Page 2

Page 2's Patrick Hruby examines the evidence to uncover Barry Bonds' true career home run total.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2006

Chain gang roster

Paul Lukas, Special to Page 2

The diamond isn't the only bling out on the baseball field. Have you noticed all the players wearing shiny, braided, shell-beaded to shoestring chains?

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2006

'Fantasyland' author Q&A

Eric Neel, Page 2

Eric Neel's e-mail conversation with Sam Walker, author of the new fantasy baseball book "Fantasyland."

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2006

SGW Quote of the Day archive

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Love those Quotes of the Day on the Sports Guy's site? Well, we've got them all right here.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2006

World Cup dreams

David Schoenfield, Page 2

Here's what might happen if baseball ever plays a proposed World Cup tournament.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2005