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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

A baseball era ends in Minnesota

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Baseball inside the Metrodome came to an end when the Yankees finished off a series sweep of the Twins on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 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

A final chat with the Metrodome

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple has a chat with the Metrodome about functionality versus finesse and going out in style.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

End of the domed era in Minnesota

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Twins and their fans won't miss the Metrodome itself, but they will miss the many wonderful memories left behind.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Morneau done; Crede could be next

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Justin Morneau's season is over due to a stress fracture in his back.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

For Twins fans, he's Mr. Minnesota

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Joe Mauer has become the American League's best player, and Twins fans can't picture their home-state hero in any other uniform.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

The Yankees should be commended for their fiscal responsibility

Jim Caple, Page 2

In these times of economic distress, the New York Yankees are providing a model we all should follow.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2009

Pohlad was good, bad for Twins

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Carl Pohlad, the longtime owner of the Twins who died Monday at age 93, kept a close eye on his money during his reign in Minnesota.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2009

The sun, the sound of the bat, the sausage race and an old friend

Jim Caple, Page 2

To truly enjoy a ballgame, you need to bring an old friend to share a good conversation.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2008

Meet the (old) boys of spring

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

After a week at fantasy camp, Jim Caple discovered that picking up a baseball again after so many years is easy. Putting it down again is hard.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Why exactly is Santana too expensive for Twins?

Jim Caple, Page 2

Minnesotans are paying for an expensive new stadium. So why can't the Twins afford Johan Santana?

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

Cursed if you do … cursed if you don't

Jim Caple, Page 2

Do you really think the players should bear the blame for losing? We all know the managers are at fault.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007

Caple: Lost Ballparks and Old Landmarks

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Visiting what remains of ballparks that aren't there anymore and other, out-of-the-way hardball landmarks can be a rewarding experience.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007

It simply doesn't matter whether Selig shows up

Jim Caple, Page 2

People seem to care whether Bud Selig shows up for Barry Bonds' record-breaking home run. But it really doesn't matter one bit, writes Page 2's Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2007