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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

Why will Rays win? Because Maddon will consider anything

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

If the Rays rally to win the World Series, it might be because Joe Maddon was willing to consider anything.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Rays must recover, or Game 7 could be their worst nightmare

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

After losing two straight games, can the Rays recover in Game 7 against the Red Sox and avoid a nightmare of a finish to their season?

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Breaking down the art of second-guessing

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple looks at the forgotten favorite pastime of postseason baseball -- the art of second-guessing the manager.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Red Sox faced with some legitimate concerns

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Suffering a rout at the hands of the Rays in Game 3, the Red Sox could very well be facing a team that is simply better than they are.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Wheeler, Price provide much-needed relief for Rays

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Dan Wheeler and David Price combined to throw four innings of relief to enable the Rays to pull even with the Red Sox at a game apiece in the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008

When Ortiz went down, his teammates stepped up

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Red Sox may make a trade before the deadline, but their biggest July move likely will be activating David Ortiz from the disabled list.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008

Japan is the next stop for MLB expansion

Jim Caple, Page 2

Expansion to Japan is the next logical step for MLB, and as long as there is money to be made, the owners will find a way to overcome the hurdles.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008

Red Sox survive shaky outing from Dice-K to win opener

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Daisuke Matsuzaka struggled mightily while pitching in his homeland of Japan, but the Red Sox recovered to defeat the A's in the regular-season opener.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Long live the spring training notes

Jim Caple, Page 2

When it comes to spring training, it doesn't get any better than the daily notes columns.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008

Pedroia, Youkilis finish off Tribe

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Even when you finally shut down David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, there are other batters who can make a pitcher want to break into a cold sweat.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2007

After a day off, Boston turns to Beckett

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Red Sox have two things going for them: an off day and their ace in Game 5.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007

Boston's bullpen implodes in seven-run 11th inning

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Cleveland's bullpen never flinched, while Boston's collapsed in a heap under the weight of a seven-run 11th inning.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2007

For a Yankee fan, he's not all bad

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple always disliked Jeffrey Maier, the 12-year-old Yankee fan with the infamous interference play in 1996. But after meeting him, he found a great guy who loves baseball.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

Is Philly gonna fly now?

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple takes to the streets of Philadelphia to find out what makes their tortured souls tick.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2005